Woodrow Wilson: “I need not stop to tell you how fundamental to the life of the Nation is the production of its 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.

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

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…

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