Woodrow Wilson: “Honorable Richard L. Metcalfe shall be Vice-Chairman.”

Clearly, this is no time for the erection here of high trade barriers.

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

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.