Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"The scientific surveys which should be undertaken go far beyond any surveys or explorations which the government of the Philippine Islands, however completely self-supporting, could be expected to mak..."

"I recommend, therefore, that provision be made for the appointment of a board of surveys to superintend the national surveys and explorations to be made in the Philippine Islands."

"In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives dated the 4th instant (the Senate concurring), I return herewith House bill No. 3286, entitled 'An act granting an increase of pension t..."

"We are not trying to strike down the rich man; on the contrary, we will not tolerate any attack upon his rights."