Mar 2, 1921
Very little reflection would lead any one to conclude that the measure would not furnish in any substantial degree the relief sought by the producers of most of the staple commodities which it covers.
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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Mar 2, 1921
One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.
Mar 2, 1921
Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.
Mar 2, 1921
If there ever was a time when America had anything to fear from foreign competition, that time has passed.
Mar 2, 1921
The price of wheat is a world price; and it is a matter of little moment whether the Canadian wheat goes directly into the markets of the other countries of the world or indirectly through this country.
Mar 2, 1921
Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.
Mar 2, 1921
We have been vigorously building up a great merchant marine and providing for improvement of marketing in foreign countries by the passage of an export trade law.
Mar 2, 1921
Clearly, this is no time for the erection here of high trade barriers.
Mar 2, 1921
The imports of wheat have come mainly from Canada and Argentina and have not competed with the domestic crop.
Feb 21, 1921
The neutrality of Belgium was guaranteed by the Treaty of London of 1839.
Feb 21, 1921
In recommending to you that Congress take appropriate action with regard to this agreement, certain facts should be brought to your attention.
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