Teddy Roosevelt: “When the hand of the Lord is heavy upon any body of men, the wisdom of man can do but little.”

The fate of the leader for the time being is of little consequence, but the cause itself must in the end triumph, for its triumph is essential to the well-being of the American people.

I congratulate you thereon.

I have just been shot.

Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.