Woodrow Wilson: “The overwhelming testimony of its value which has come to me convinces me that I should not be justified in acquiescing…”

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.

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…

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.