Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"Lincoln, himself a man of Southern birth, did not hesitate to appeal to the sword when he became satisfied that in no other way could the Union be saved, for high though he put peace he put righteousn..."

"It is eminently fitting that these services should now be commemorated in suitable manner."

"In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives dated the 4th instant (the Senate concurring), I return herewith House bill No. 3286, entitled 'An act granting an increase of pension t..."

"It is not probable that the survey would be completed in a less period than that of eight or ten years, but it is well that it should be begun in the near future."