Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"I believe we have reached an epoch in our development when we may successfully begin the work of carrying our share of the world's commerce upon the seas."

"That event is interesting in itself, but its interest to me is in the fact that this ship is the type and precursor of many others."

"It gives me pleasure to consummate here to-day, by the act of lifting this flag, the efforts in support of a principle to which I give my hearty support."

"I transmit herewith a report submitted by the Acting Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the Senate of February 2 last, relating to the building of the Ozama River bridge at Santo Domi..."