William McKinley actually said...

"I have therefore the honor to submit the following recommendations and to ask your favorable action thereon:"

"I commend this heroic crew to the grateful consideration of Congress and the American people."

"The preparation of the Bear was commenced on the 11th of November, under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury."

"The interest of the United States in giving the fullest possible effect to the laudable desire of the international conference to promote not only trade intercourse but a closer fellowship among the v..."