Woodrow Wilson: “It is impossible among us to hatch in a corner any plot which will affect more than a corner.”

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

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

I herewith call your attention to an agreement with Belgium made by the British and French Premiers and myself.

We have been vigorously building up a great merchant marine and providing for improvement of marketing in foreign countries by the passage of an export trade law.