I cannot bring myself to become party to an action which would place ineffaceable stain upon the gallantry and honor of the United States.
We entered the war most reluctantly.
Have we sacrificed the lives of more than 100,000 Americans and ruined the lives of thousands of others and brought upon...
Such a peace with Germany—a peace in which none of the essential interests which we had at heart when we entered the war...
This Joint Resolution which I return does not seek to accomplish any of these objects.
I hope that in these statements I have sufficiently set forth the reasons why I have felt it incumbent upon me to withho...
We have now, in effect, declared that we do not care to take any further risks or to assume any further responsibilities...
It is in pursuance of this principle and with a desire of affording Armenia such advice and assistance.
I cannot but regard it as providential and not as a mere casual coincidence.
The sympathy with Armenia has proceeded from no single portion of our people.
I have thought it my duty to accept this difficult and delicate task.