Teddy Roosevelt: “What we desire is to have it evident that this Nation seeks peace, not because it is afraid, but because it believes in…”

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

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

I am all right and you cannot escape listening to the speech either.

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