Teddy Roosevelt: “Our laws and customs tell immensely in favor of the criminal and against the interests of the public he has wronged.”

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

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.

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.

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