Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"The United States Shipping Board is further hereby authorized to repair, equip and man said vessel; to operate, lease or charter the same in any service of the United States, or in any commerce, forei..."

"The United States Shipping Board is further hereby authorized to repair, equip, and man the said vessels; to operate, lease, or charter the same in any service of the United States, or in any commerce..."

"It is therefore ordered that through the United States Shipping Board there be taken over to the United States the possession and title of the aforementioned vessels."

"I hereby vest in the Secretary of Commerce the executive administration of all instructions issued by the President under said Title VII and of the proclamations thereunder."