Woodrow Wilson: “Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as we understand it”

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

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.

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.