Woodrow Wilson: “The whole resources of the country are mobilized, to be employed where they are most needed.”

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

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

I herewith call your attention to an agreement with Belgium made by the British and French Premiers and myself.

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