Woodrow Wilson: “I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, hereby authorize and direct Herbert Hoover, United States Food…”

The price of wheat is a world price; and it is a matter of little moment whether the Canadian wheat goes directly into the markets of the other countries of the world or indirectly through this country.

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

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

Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.