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President Wilson to the Secretary of State
My Dear Mr. Secretary: This is an important memorandum, and supplies much to think about.3 I do not yet allow myself to think of intervention as more than a remote possibility; but I suppose I must admit that it is at least a possibility, and, if it is, the possibility is worth preparing for.
On the whole, I like the suggestion Mr. Lansing makes. It is in thorough accord with what we are hoping for in the Americas. It would be, as it were, anticipating some of the things we are preparing the way for. At any rate, let us keep it in mind. Should the possibility loom a little nearer, I can well imagine that Mr. L. has pointed out the wisest and most practicable course.
Faithfully Yours,