Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"I transmit herewith for the consideration of the Congress a report by the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, in the claim of the British schooner Lillie."

"I also inclose a report from the Secretary of State submitting the convention for my consideration."

"The United States guarantees and will maintain the independence of the Republic of Panama."

"No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man's permission when we require him to obey it."