Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"To assume control of the vast railway systems of the country is, I realize, a very great responsibility."

"It is hereby ordered, under authority found in the act of June twenty-first, nineteen hundred and six."

"Until and except so far as said Director shall from time to time by general or special orders otherwise provide, the Boards of Directors, Receivers, officers and employees of the various transportatio..."

"By subsequent order and proclamation, if and when it shall be found necessary or desirable, possession, control, or operation may be taken of all or any part of such street railway systems, including ..."