Woodrow Wilson: “It seems to me that in dealing with this situation Congress should not be impatient or drastic but should seek rather to…”

I herewith call your attention to an agreement with Belgium made by the British and French Premiers and myself.

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

One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.

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