Woodrow Wilson

(4) to do any and all other things necessary or appropriate in the premises.

I do this with the greatest regret.

I am convinced that the Congress is without constitutional powers to limit the appointing power and its incident, the power of removal derived from the Constitution.

I am returning the bill at the earliest possible moment with the hope that the Congress may find time before adjournment to remedy this defect.

I am in entire sympathy with the objects of this bill, and would gladly approve it but for the fact that I regard one of the provisions contained in Section 303 as unconstitutional.

I am returning without my signature H. R. 9783, 'An Act to provide a national budget system, an independent audit of Government accounts, and for other purposes.'

I can find in the Constitution no warrant for the exercise of this power by the Congress.

Its report will be made within sixty days if possible, will be retroactive to April 1, 1920, and will be made the basis of a new wage agreement between the anthracite operators and miners in such manner as the Commission may determine.

I shall hold myself in readiness to appoint a commission similarly constituted to the one I recently appointed in connection with the bituminous coal mining industry as soon as I learn that both sides have signified their willingness to…

Have we sacrificed the lives of more than 100,000 Americans and ruined the lives of thousands of others and brought upon thousands of American families an unhappiness that can never end for purposes which we do not now care to state or…

Such a peace with Germany—a peace in which none of the essential interests which we had at heart when we entered the war is safeguarded—is, or ought to be, inconceivable, as inconsistent with the dignity of the United States.

I cannot bring myself to become party to an action which would place ineffaceable stain upon the gallantry and honor of the United States.

This Joint Resolution which I return does not seek to accomplish any of these objects.

We entered the war most reluctantly.

I hope that in these statements I have sufficiently set forth the reasons why I have felt it incumbent upon me to withhold my signature.

We have now, in effect, declared that we do not care to take any further risks or to assume any further responsibilities.

Our recognition of the independence of Armenia will mean genuine liberty and assured happiness for her people.

The sympathy with Armenia has proceeded from no single portion of our people.

I urgently advise and request that the Congress grant the Executive power to accept for the United States a mandate over Armenia.

It is in pursuance of this principle and with a desire of affording Armenia such advice and assistance.

I have thought it my duty to accept this difficult and delicate task.

I received and read this document with great interest and with genuine gratification.

I cannot but regard it as providential and not as a mere casual coincidence.

I am returning, without my signature, H.R. 12,610.

Without raising any constitutional question, I think that this section, which would give the Congressional Joint Committee on Printing power to exercise censorship over the executive departments, is an encroachment on the functions of the…