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."

"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."

"To permit such an action to be brought now is simply, without any reason of a special nature, to grant a privilege to these claimants which is denied to all other citizens of the United States."

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