Woodrow Wilson: “I am perfectly aware that I have in me all the insurgent elements of the human race.”

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

The price of wheat is a world price; and it is a matter of little moment whether the Canadian wheat goes directly into the markets of the other countries of the world or indirectly through this country.

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

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