Woodrow Wilson: “I hereby establish the War Industries Board as a separate administrative agency to act for me and under my direction.”

Very little reflection would lead any one to conclude that the measure would not furnish in any substantial degree the relief sought by the producers of most of the staple commodities which it covers.

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

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…

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