William McKinley actually said...

"The records of the War Department and the assistance of its officers shall be subject to your call."

"I put upon you no limit to the scope of your investigation."

"If there have been wrongs committed, the wrong doers must not escape conviction and punishment."

"In my own behalf and for the nation I extend to you and the officers and men of your command sincere thanks and congratulations for the conspicuously gallant conduct displayed in your campaign"