Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 30, 1909
First, he was an honest man; second, he was a courageous man; third, he was a man of intellect; fourth, he had a genial, kindly heart; and, fifth, he had that delicious flavor of humor that made everybody love to be with him and to come under its influence.
Said by
Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Address at the Armory in Tacoma, Washington

Share

More from Bill Taft

Jun 19, 1911

An evil which menaces the general health of the people strikes at the life of the Nation.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 16, 1911

Certainly we should proceed prudently in dealing with them upon the basis of ascertained facts rather than hastily and without knowledge to make a reduction of the tariff to satisfy a popular desire.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 16, 1911

I have always regarded this language as fixing the proper measure of protection at the ascertained difference between the cost of production at home and that abroad.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 19, 1911

I recommend that this be done at once as a matter of emergency.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation