Teddy Roosevelt: “In the interest of humanity, of justice, and of self-protection, every white man in America, no matter where he lives…”

The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.

The man who does nothing cuts the same sordid figure in the pages of history, whether he be cynic, or fop, or voluptuary.

I deeply appreciate your letter, and I realize to the full the heavy responsibility it puts upon me.

I congratulate you thereon.