On the recordFebruary 25, 1917
War can come only by the wilful acts and aggressions of others.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWar can come only by the wilful acts and aggressions of others.
Address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Request for Authority
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The price of wheat is a world price; and it is a matter of little moment whether the Canadian wheat goes directly into the markets of the other countries of the world or indirectly through this country.
Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.
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