Teddy Roosevelt: “If we did not go through the trials and troubles that they did, we at least did the best we could.”

I congratulate you thereon.

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

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

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.