Woodrow Wilson: “I venture to think that there are thousands of mothers and fathers and wives and sisters and sweethearts in this country…”

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

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

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…

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