William McKinley actually said...

"Receive for yourself and for the officers, sailors, and marines of your command my thanks and congratulations and those of the nation for the gallant conduct all have again so conspicuously displayed."

"In my own behalf and for the nation I extend to you and the officers and men of your command sincere thanks and congratulations for the conspicuously gallant conduct displayed in your campaign"

"Use whatever means in your judgment are necessary to this end."

"All law-abiding people must be treated alike."