"There is no power that can stay the progress of such a people."
"In the absence of the titular head of the mission, the senior diplomatic officer will act as Charge d'Affaires ad interim."
"We can not hold our admiration for the historic figures which we shall see here without growing stronger in our determination to perpetuate the institutions which their lives revealed and established."
"The fundamental principles which they represented have been wrought into the very being of our Country."
"The people of South Dakota are taking the lead in the preparation of this memorial out of their meager resources, because the American spirit is strong among them."
"Foreign Service officers in charge of Consulates General take place and precedence immediately after Brigadier Generals in the Army or Marine Corps."
"The progress of America has been due to the spirit of the people."
"Assistant Commercial attaches rank with but after Assistant Military and Naval attaches."
"They will know that the figure of these Presidents has been placed here because by following the truth they built for eternity."
"Foreign Service officers in charge of Consulates take place and precedence immediately after Colonels in the Army or Marine Corps and Captains in the Navy."
"We have come here to dedicate a cornerstone that was laid by the hand of the Almighty."
"It will be decidedly American in conception, in its magnitude, in its meaning and altogether worthy of our Country."
"In the absence of the Foreign Service Officer in charge of a consular district, the Foreign Service Officer acting shall enjoy the precedence regularly accorded the former."
"In him was likewise embodied the spirit of expansion."
"It is but natural that such a design should begin with George Washington, for with him begins that which is truly characteristic of America."
"I haven't liked the idea of establishing a new department."
"I have done it regretfully and with the hope that it would be temporary."
"I don't think the death of General Wood will make any difference about the administration of the insular affairs."
