It was the clearest expression of intention made by any of the belligerent nations .
The studies culminated in a speech by Wilson to Congress on January 8 , 1918 , wherein he articulated America 's long term war objectives .
Congress was the clearest expression of intention made by any of the belligerent nations .
The studies culminated in a speech by Wilson to Congress on January 8 , 1918 , wherein he articulated America 's long term war objectives .