Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"it is deemed to be wise and humane, in accordance with the beneficent purposes of the government of the United States toward the Filipino people, and conducive to peace, order and loyalty among them, ..."

"Justice which means that each man, rich or poor, big or small, strong or weak, shall have his rights, and shall not be allowed to do wrong to his fellows."

"Words are good if they are backed up by deeds, and only so."

"We said Cuba should become a free republic, and we have kept our word."