Woodrow Wilson: “You know what the necessity of peace is.”

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

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

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

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