Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"No acquiescence in wrong, no tame and spiritless submission to injury, can be the basis of respect, and friendship must be founded upon respect."

"I felt that the honor of our country and of the Navy had been touched, and that nothing was left to us but, in a quiet and dignified and yet firm way, to insist upon suitable redress."

"I thank you, sir, and these generous donors, for this testimonial of an incident which I am sure will be regarded as valuable in our history."

"I have felt great interest and enthusiasm in the rebuilding of the American Navy."