William Taft actually said...

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

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

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...

It is the right and the duty of the United States to defend the work upon which it is expending such enormous sums.