International Condemnation

"Gentlemen, the arrogant Germans are slaughtering people in the Far East. Their fleet is brazenly attacking Island Nation cities. Countless Island Nation civilians have died beneath their bombardment. This is a trampling of the entire civilized world. The Republic of America can no longer endure in silence. I hope the government will immediately issue a statement condemning the Germans' cruel actions!" President Wilson said.

"Your Excellency, issuing such a statement would not be difficult. But we must be prepared! Once we issue such a statement, it will mean we have completely torn our relations with the Germans apart. Though it has not yet come to the point of meeting in battle, relations between our two countries will be utterly affected," Secretary of State Bryan warned.

"Yes, Your Excellency, this will make our relationship with the Germans even worse. But we are already destined to be enemies of the Germans. What is there left to hesitate over?" President Wilson said.

"Gentlemen, peace between us and the Germans is impossible. The Germans want to become the world's hegemon, the true hegemon. They will then do everything in their power to suppress other nations. Unfortunately, the United States of America is precisely the powerful nation second only to Germany. Therefore, I can be certain that we will inevitably become a target for their suppression. Since that is the case, why can't we strike first? That way, perhaps our chances of victory will be a little greater." President Wilson continued.

"I support President Wilson's opinion! We have already begun making full preparations for war. Certainly, our military strength is not as powerful as the Germans'. But do not forget that we are far from their only enemy. Their enemies are scattered across nearly the entire world. Making too many enemies will become the Germans'