Woodrow Wilson: “For what we are seeking now, what in my mind is the single thought of this message, is national efficiency and security.”

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

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…

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

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