Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"I do this with extreme reluctance."

"The noncompetitive examination in a case like this is not only vicious, but is in effect a fraud upon the public."

"I do not believe in the doctrine that to the victor belong the spoils; but I think even less of the doctrine that the spoils shall be divided without a fight by the professional politicians on both si..."

"Outside of these matters, I believe that the bill is, on the whole, satisfactory and represents an improvement upon previous legislation on the subject."