“Standing, as I believe the United States stands for humanity and civilization, we should exercise every influence of our great country to put a stop to that war which is now raging in Cuba and give...”

“The independence of the United States is not only more precious to ourselves but to the world than any single possession.”

“True Americanism is opposed utterly to any political divisions resting on race and religion.”

“Beware how you trifle with your marvelous inheritance, this great land of ordered liberty, for if we stumble and fall, freedom and civilization everywhere will go down in ruin.”

“Recognition of belligerency as an expression of sympathy is all very well.”

“This organization (United Nations) is created to prevent you from going to hell. It isn't created to take you to heaven.”