Woodrow Wilson: “Without such independence the whole question of our political unity and self-determination is very seriously clouded and…”

I herewith call your attention to an agreement with Belgium made by the British and French Premiers and myself.

I shall adopt twenty of these children as my own temporary wards.

Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.