Woodrow Wilson: “It is delightful to me to feel that I am taking some small part in accomplishing the realization of the ideals to which…”

Very little reflection would lead any one to conclude that the measure would not furnish in any substantial degree the relief sought by the producers of most of the staple commodities which it covers.

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

The imports of wheat have come mainly from Canada and Argentina and have not competed with the domestic crop.

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.