William Taft actually said...

"I concur in the recommendations made by the Secretary of State and commend them to the favorable consideration of the Congress with a view to early legislation on the subject."

"China is making remarkable progress and admirable efforts toward the eradication of the opium evil."

"The reclamation act requires the return to the reclamation fund of the estimated cost of construction."

"I have authorized the Secretary of the Interior to call upon the Secretary of the Treasury from time to time, as the same are needed, for the funds provided for by the act of June 25, 1910."