I have for a year had the conviction that we ought to get into the war--into the economic war--for the following among many reasons.
1.

That's the only way to shorten it.

We could cause Germany's credit (such as she has) instantly to collapse, and we could hasten her hard times at home which would induce a surrender.
2.

That's the only way we can have any real or important influence in adjusting whatever arrangements can be made to secure peace.
3.

That's the best way we can inspire complete respect for us in the minds of other nations and thereby, perhaps, save ourselves from some wars in the future.
4.