Teddy Roosevelt: “Gentlemen and ladies, it has always been a pleasure to me to come here to your city.”

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.

I want every labor man, every labor leader, every organized union man, to take the lead in denouncing crime or violence.

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.