Woodrow Wilson: “May I not, therefore, again thank you for the honor you have conferred upon me, and take the privilege of greeting you…”

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.

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.