Woodrow Wilson: “I would be willing to go before any constituency in the United States in the confidence that they were willing to pay…”

The imports of wheat have come mainly from Canada and Argentina and have not competed with the domestic crop.

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

I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 440.

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.