William Taft actually said...

The primary duty with respect to frauds in the executive service falls upon the Executive to direct proper executive investigation, and upon...

A congressional investigation at this time would embarrass the executive department in the continuance and completion of the investigation o...

As soon as these investigations by the Executive and the grand jury are at an end I shall bring the fact to the knowledge of Congress.

I concur in these reasons, and I am of the opinion that such works as may be erected for the defense of the canal should be completed, occup...