Woodrow Wilson: “I am not thinking of particular settlements so much as I am of the general settlement.”

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

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

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

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