William McKinley

In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.

Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war.

War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed.

That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history.

Cuba ought to be free and independent, and the government should be turned over to the Cuban people.

We need Hawaii just as much and a good deal more than we did California. It is Manifest Destiny.