Teddy Roosevelt: “We must play a big part. We can play it badly or play it well—but play it we have got to.”

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 congratulate you thereon.

Don’t you pity me. I am all right.

I have just been shot.