Teddy Roosevelt: “Government by the majority in Congress had practically come to a stop when Mr. Reed became Speaker.”

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

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.

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.

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