Teddy Roosevelt: “I speak in the interests of peace when I ask for an efficient army and navy.”

I don’t know anything about who the man was who shot me to-night.

The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.

The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.