William Taft actually said...

"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."

"The announced programmes of reforms, striking at many of the evils known to exist, are an augury of better things."

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

"This is the first case involving such great international questions which has been submitted to the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague."