Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"International intercourse must always proceed upon the basis of mutual respect and a yielding of mutual right."

"It was given in a generous spirit, and I think the result of it has been that our relations with that brave people, whose history is so full of martial achievements and prowess, as well as with the si..."

"I have felt that it was not only essential as a matter of national defense, but that there was a prestige and influence for peace and good neighborhood between the nations of the earth in the completi..."

"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."