"He stands as the foremost disciple of ordered liberty, a statesman with an inspired vision who is not outranked by any mortal greatness."
"Above all other national figures, he holds the love of his fellow countrymen."
"It will be decidedly American in conception, in its magnitude, in its meaning and altogether worthy of our Country."
"It is for that purpose that we erect memorials."
"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."
"There is no power that can stay the progress of such a people."
"Money spent for such a purpose is certain of adequate returns in the nature of increased public welfare."
"Our Country is fortunate in having the advantage of their citizenship."
"This memorial will crown the height of land between the Rocky Mountains and the Atlantic Seaboard, where coming generations may view it for all time."
"I haven't liked the idea of establishing a new department."
"As the conference knows, I have been rather more interested in the consolidation of departments already established than of establishing any new ones."
"I don't think the death of General Wood will make any difference about the administration of the insular affairs."