Woodrow Wilson: “We are working out American principles a little faster, because American pulses are beating a little faster.”

Very little reflection would lead any one to conclude that the measure would not furnish in any substantial degree the relief sought by the producers of most of the staple commodities which it covers.

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

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

Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.