Woodrow Wilson: “The men who have fought in this war have been the men from free nations who were determined that that sort of thing…”

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…

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.

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.