William Taft actually said...

"You have done it wisely, first, because when you want a thing done it is just as well to get close to the men who are to do it."

"I think that a wise platform to take."

"This Government was among the foremost in the great work of uplifting the uncivilized regions of Africa."

"The relations of the United States with all foreign governments have continued upon the normal basis of amity and good understanding, and are very generally satisfactory."