Teddy Roosevelt: “Now, I hold that as a matter of public policy, whatever helps a part of our country helps the whole.”

I have just been shot.

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.

I am all right and you cannot escape listening to the speech either.

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.