Woodrow Wilson: “The Government of the United States is impressed with the political instability and grave uncertainties of the present…”

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.

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

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.

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