William McKinley actually said...

It is not to be presumed that the Senate, under such circumstances, would desire the Executive to take the action indicated in the resolution.

Message to the Senate

06/22/1898

More William McKinley Quotes

The national finances have been strengthened.

An honorable peace has been ratified with a foreign nation with which we were at war.

Liberal employment waits upon labor.

Public credit has been sustained and made firmer.