William Taft actually said...

I think it does them good and gives them a patriotic thrill to come together on an occasion like this to meet the man who for the time being...

We have not taken the steps that ought to be taken, but which doubtless will be, following the model of the general Government by the State ...

We have not yet adopted a rule, but I hope we may, and I shall recommend it.

I want to thank the Confederate and the Grand Army veterans who have honored me by coming here this morning.