William Taft actually said...

"The executive proposes and congress disposes."

"Now that they can be studied and understood—all the business men who touch the decision in any way will conduct their business hereafter according to the law."

"There may be a change of persons, but the government of the United States is in the people of the United States and there are a good many of the people of the United States in Chicago."

"Now, I hope that it has taken the railroads out of politics."