Woodrow Wilson: “The whole energy of origination under our system rests with Congress.”

In recommending to you that Congress take appropriate action with regard to this agreement, certain facts should be brought to your attention.

The imports of wheat have come mainly from Canada and Argentina and have not competed with the domestic crop.

Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.

One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.