Woodrow Wilson: “I hereby fix the salary of the Alien Property Custodian heretofore appointed at the sum of $5,000 per annum.”

Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.

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

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

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