William McKinley actually said...

"All ports and places in Cuba which may be in the actual possession of our land and naval forces will be opened to the commerce of all neutral nations, as well as our own, in articles not contraband of..."

"Private property taken for the use of the army is to be paid for when possible in cash at a fair valuation, and when payment in cash is not possible receipts are to be given."

"Our occupation should be as free from severity as possible."

"The freedom of the people to pursue their accustomed occupations will be abridged only when it may be necessary to do so."