Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"A general proposition to erect public buildings at this scale of expense in cities of the size of Tuscaloosa would not, I am sure, receive the sanction of Congress."

"His was 'the arduous greatness of things done.'"

"That one flag encircles us with its folds to-day, the unrivaled object of our loyal love."

"The selection of this day for these exercises--a day consecrated to the memory of those who died that there might be one flag of honor and authority in this republic--is most fitting."