Woodrow Wilson: “By virtue of the power in me vested by the Act of Congress approved June fourth, eighteen hundred and ninety-seven”

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.

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.

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