Sep 23, 1919
The overwhelming majority of them demand the ratification of this treaty.
Woodrow Wilson
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Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Virginia and raised in Georgia before moving to New Jersey, where he became a prominent political figure. Wilson was a key leader of the Progressive Movement, advocating for reforms such as antitrust legislation and the establishment of the Federal Reserve System. His presidency is also noted for significant events such as the United States' involvement in World War I and his efforts to promote the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at preventing future conflicts.
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Sep 23, 1919
No nation that could be reached by the conclusions of this conference was obliged to accept the authority of a government by which it did not wish to be controlled.
Sep 23, 1919
Gov. Carey is quite right in saying that no document ever drew upon it more widespread discussion than the great treaty of peace with which your representatives returned from Paris.
Sep 23, 1919
We either go in with the other free peoples of the world to guarantee the peace of the world now, or we stay out.
Sep 22, 1919
The Government of the United States speaks for the people of the United States, that it is not anybody's master, but the servant of a great people.
Sep 22, 1919
I would despair of making any adequate remarks about so great a matter as the treaty of peace or the league of nations.
Sep 22, 1919
Either we are going to guarantee civilization or we are going to abandon it.
Sep 22, 1919
The question therefore is, Shall we see it through or shall we now at this most critical juncture of the whole transaction turn away from our associates in the war and decline to complete and fulfill our sacred promise to mankind?
Sep 22, 1919
The United States never has failed to fulfill its international obligations. It never will fail.
Sep 22, 1919
There are some men in public life who do not seem to be in touch with the heart of the people.
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