William McKinley actually said...

"It is held to be the right to levy contributions upon the enemy in all places which may be in military possession by conquest."

"The destruction of the Spanish fleet at Manila, followed by the taking of the naval station at Cavite, the paroling of the garrisons, and the acquisition of the control of the bay, has rendered it nec..."

"I fail to see any reason in the facts connected with these claims for granting to these parties relief of this extraordinary nature."

"For these reasons I am constrained to withhold my approval from this bill."