Woodrow Wilson: “I would do it as a tribute to the French Republic.”

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

If there ever was a time when America had anything to fear from foreign competition, that time has passed.

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

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