Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"My fellow-citizens, infinitely more important than any President, infinitely more important even than the reception to any President, is what is symbolized by seeing the men who fought in the Union ar..."

"Now, apply that in civil life."

"I am going to tell you just one anecdote of Gen. Young."

"Infinitely more important than any President, infinitely more important even than the reception to any President, is what is symbolized by seeing the men who fought in the Union army and the men who f..."