Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 19, 1909
I am glad to be here to testify my deep personal interest in this institution, my deep respect for those who have brought it to what it is, my recognition of it as a national institution.
Said by
Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Hampton Institute in Hampton, Virginia

Share

More from Bill Taft

Jun 19, 1911

Fraudulent misrepresentations of the curative value of nostrums not only operate to defraud purchasers, but are a distinct menace to the public health.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 3, 1911

With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of the treaty, I transmit herewith an authenticated copy of a treaty signed by the plenipotentiaries of the United States and France on August 3, 1911.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 1, 1911

It is hereby ordered that the following-described land, to wit, the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the west half of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 26, township 18 north of range 13 west of the…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 14, 1911

We believe that this benefit is best accomplished by popular government, because in the long run each class of individuals is apt to secure better provision for themselves through their own voice in government than through the altruistic…

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation