We have grown to accept it as an axiomatic truth of our American life that the man is to be treated on his worth as a man.

The future of this country depends upon the way in which the average man or the average woman in it does his or her duty.

You know I believe in children.

The rules of good citizenship are tolerably simple.

I do not care very much for the coward or the moral weakling.

Through you I wish, on behalf of the people of the United States, to thank His Majesty the German Emperor, and the people of Germany, for the gift to the nation which you have just formally delivered to me.

In closing, let me thank you, and through you, the German Emperor and the German people, for this statue, which I accept in the name of the American people.

It is eminently fitting that the statue of this iron soldier, this born leader of men, should find a place in this War College.

I accept it with deep appreciation of the regard which it typifies for the people of this Republic, both on the part of the Emperor, and on the part of the German people.

I pray that those relations may continue forever, growing always more friendly and more extended.

IT IS ORDERED, That the Isthmian Canal Commission be classified and the civil-service act and rules applied thereto, and that no person be hereafter appointed, employed, promoted, or transferred in the service of said Commission until he…

I beg you to convey to His Majesty the Emperor my grateful appreciation of his valued expressions of amity and my best wishes for his health and happiness, and the prosperity of the Japanese people.

I take it for granted that you and Cabot both approved of my making the statement I did about never accepting another nomination.

I am stunned by the overwhelming victory we have won.

But I tell you, Kermit, it was a great comfort to feel, all during the last days when affairs looked doubtful, that no matter how things came out the really important thing was the lovely life I have with mother and with you children, and…

I had no conception that such a thing was possible.

I do not want to be vindictive, but I must say that I particularly enjoy the showing made as to the utter impotence of the Evening Post, Carl Schurz, Francis Adams, Moorfield Storey, and that set.

I had no conception that there was such a tide in our favor, and I frankly confess that I do not understand it.