Woodrow Wilson: “This order shall take effect from and after this date and shall be operative during the pending emergency or until…”

an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene at the Capitol, in the District of Columbia, on the fourth day of March next, at twelve o'clock noon

The burdens of war are not lifted when the fighting ceases.

Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.

In recommending to you that Congress take appropriate action with regard to this agreement, certain facts should be brought to your attention.