William Taft actually said...

"We are a great power in the world, and we may be, and hope we are, a great power for usefulness."

"I am glad to be here, if, by being here and saying so, I can convince you that the so-called chasm between you and people who seem for the time to be more fortunate is not a chasm."

"I know him by what he has done."

"I am glad to come here and to testify by my presence as to my sympathy with the great work of Dr. Klopsch in this mission."