Woodrow Wilson actually said...

All matters pertaining to the Government of the Philippine Islands, except as otherwise provided by law, are placed in the jurisdiction of that department.

Context

Executive Order 2456—Philippines—Requiring Governor General to Report to Secretary of War

09/15/1916

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