Woodrow Wilson: “It has been a privilege, ladies and gentlemen, to come and say these simple words, which I am sure are merely putting…”

We have been vigorously building up a great merchant marine and providing for improvement of marketing in foreign countries by the passage of an export trade law.

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

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

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