Woodrow Wilson: “How eloquent this little house within this shrine is of the vigor of democracy!”

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 am in full sympathy with every sound proposal to promote foreign trade along sound business lines.

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.

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…