"Through you I wish, on behalf of the people of the United States, to thank His Majesty the German Emperor, and the people of Germany, for the gift to the nation which you have just formally delivered to me."
"In closing, let me thank you, and through you, the German Emperor and the German people, for this statue, which I accept in the name of the American people."
"It is eminently fitting that the statue of this iron soldier, this born leader of men, should find a place in this War College."
"I accept it with deep appreciation of the regard which it typifies for the people of this Republic, both on the part of the Emperor, and on the part of the German people."
"I pray that those relations may continue forever, growing always more friendly and more extended."
"I beg you to convey to His Majesty the Emperor my grateful appreciation of his valued expressions of amity and my best wishes for his health and happiness, and the prosperity of the Japanese people."
"IT IS ORDERED, That the Isthmian Canal Commission be classified and the civil-service act and rules applied thereto, and that no person be hereafter appointed, employed, promoted, or transferred in th..."
"I do not want to be vindictive, but I must say that I particularly enjoy the showing made as to the utter impotence of the Evening Post, Carl Schurz, Francis Adams, Moorfield Storey, and that set."
"I had no idea that there was such a tidal wave, and was prepared for defeat—that is, I thought that the chances favored my election, but that there was a good chance of my defeat, but I did not antici..."
"I take it for granted that you and Cabot both approved of my making the statement I did about never accepting another nomination."
"I have the greatest popular majority and the greatest electoral majority ever given to a candidate for President."