Woodrow Wilson: “All provincials have got to take a back seat.”

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

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.

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

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