Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"I have always not only deprecated but vigorously resented the practice of indiscriminate attack upon Congress."

"I did not make any such statement in this message."

"The chief argument in favor of the provision was that the Congressmen did not themselves wish to be investigated by Secret Service men."

"No one realizes more than I the importance of cooperation between the Executive and Congress, and no one holds the authority and dignity of the Congress of the United States in higher respect than I d..."