"It is for that purpose that we erect memorials."
"Above all other national figures, he holds the love of his fellow countrymen."
"There is no power that can stay the progress of such a people."
"In the absence of the titular head of the mission, the senior diplomatic officer will act as Charge d'Affaires ad interim."
"We can not hold our admiration for the historic figures which we shall see here without growing stronger in our determination to perpetuate the institutions which their lives revealed and established."
"The fundamental principles which they represented have been wrought into the very being of our Country."
"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."
"Foreign Service officers in charge of Consulates General take place and precedence immediately after Brigadier Generals in the Army or Marine Corps."
"The progress of America has been due to the spirit of the people."
"Assistant Commercial attaches rank with but after Assistant Military and Naval attaches."
"They will know that the figure of these Presidents has been placed here because by following the truth they built for eternity."