Woodrow Wilson: “It is idle to talk of successful and confident business reconstruction before those uncertainties are resolved.”

Ten dollars contributed through the European Relief Council will save the life of one child.

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

Three and a half million children are facing starvation in Central Europe.

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.