Woodrow Wilson: “The functions, duties and powers of the War Industries Board, as outlined in my letter of March 4, 1918, to Bernard M.…”

In my opinion the legislation proposed is not in the public interest and is objectionable.

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.

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

I regret that I am not able to see in the condition of the world at large or in the needs of the United States any such change as would justify the restriction upon that minimum which is proposed by the House Joint Resolution.