Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"Very few European races have exercised a more profound influence upon Europe, and none has had a more heroic history, than the race occupying the Scandinavian countries of the Old World."

"It is not open to you to say that you will or will not make that return as you choose."

"I earnestly hope that Congress will speedily provide for a delegate from Alaska, so that the people of the Territory may have some recognized exponent whose duty it shall be to place their needs befor..."

"I am happy to say that during the last year or two the National Legislature has begun to realize its responsibilities in reference to Alaska;"