William Taft actually said...

"It is my hope that all of the other railroad companies will take like action."

"I therefore recommend that this latter provision be modified by providing that at least section 9 of the Senate amendments to the bill, which is the section authorizing the commission to suspend the g..."

"It is important that legislation that will enable this Government to carry out its obligations under the treaty be enacted by Congress during its present session."

"I ask for the report of the Secretary of State the early and favorable consideration of Congress."