Woodrow Wilson: “The peace of the world must henceforth depend upon a new and more wholesome diplomacy.”

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.

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

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