Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

It is indeed appropriate that the Methodists of America—the men belonging to that religious organization which furnished the pioneers in car...

It is indeed appropriate that the Methodists of America...should found this great university in the city of Washington.

I thank you for having given me the opportunity this afternoon to come before you and to lay the corner-stone of this building.

Nothing more need be said than has been said already by those who have addressed you this afternoon.