Woodrow Wilson: “The real difficulty in all political reform is to know whether you can translate your theories into facts or not.”

One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.

If there ever was a time when America had anything to fear from foreign competition, that time has passed.

Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.

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