William McKinley actually said...

Time only enhances the lasting value and demonstrates anew the true significance of these inspiring patriotic observances.

This enlightened practice is, so far as possible, to be adhered to on the present occasion.

It is my desire that the people of the Philippines should be acquainted with the purpose of the United States to discharge to the fullest ex...

I have given instructions to the Secretary of the Treasury to examine the subject of the duties and taxes imposed by Spain in the Philippine...