Woodrow Wilson: “I thank you with all my heart.”

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.

Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.

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