Without bureaus, committees, officials or emissaries to manufacture sentiment in his favor, without intrigue or effort on his part, Grant is the candidate whose supporters have never threatened to bolt.

Obeying instructions I should never dare to disregard, expressing, also, my own firm conviction, I rise in behalf of the State of New York to propose a nomination with which the country and the Republican party can grandly win.

He will hew to the line of right, let the chips fly where they may.

If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party

The fans and supporters are also part of the Olympic family.

I never promise anything. I don't promise anything to my mum. I don't promise anything to the supporters.