Woodrow Wilson: “The Government must open these gates of trade, and open them wide; open them before it is altogether profitable to open…”

public interests require that the Senate of the United States be convened at twelve o'clock on the fourth day of March next to receive such communications as may be made by the Executive.

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.

The burdens of war are not lifted when the fighting ceases.