William McKinley actually said...

"No time could be more appropriate than the present to approach in a fitting spirit those sacred themes of the love of country and the rights of man."

"Engagements here, the nature of which is well understood, will prevent my taking part in the Memorial Day ceremonies at Gettysburg this year, attendance upon which, under other circumstances, would ha..."

"I have determined to order that all ports or places in the Philippines which may be in the actual possession of our land and naval forces by conquest shall be opened."

"Private property, whether belonging to individuals or corporations, is to be respected, and can be confiscated only as hereafter indicated."