Woodrow Wilson: “There are two reasons why the chief wish of America is for peace.”

Clearly, this is no time for the erection here of high trade barriers.

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

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.

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