Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

"I earnestly hope that legislation along the general lines advocated by Lieutenant Emmons can be enacted."

"Agriculture in the United States has long been dependent for its prosperity upon the demand from abroad for its surplus product."

"For this reason I cordially commend to the consideration of Congress the recommendations of the Acting Secretary of State."

"It would be most regrettable, however, if this improvement, which has been brought about by the zeal and energy of individual consuls rather than by the efforts of the service as a whole, should be ac..."