William McKinley actually said...

The skies have been for a time darkened by the cloud of war, but as we were compelled to take up the sword in the cause of humanity we are p...

We have been blessed by abundant harvests; our trade and commerce have wonderfully increased; our public credit has been improved and streng...

One of the great laws of life is progress.

We have avoided the temptations of conquest in the spirit of gain.