Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"We are bound by every consideration of honor and expediency to pass commercial measures in the interest of her material well being."

"I ask that we help her as she struggles upward along the painful and difficult road of self- governing independence."

"In my judgment no American industry will be hurt, and many American industries will be benefited by the proposed action."

"I ask for her certain special economic concessions in return; these economic concessions to benefit us as well as her."