William Taft actually said...

"I would be without that which makes a man if I did not appreciate to the full the kindly words of your distinguished Governor, and if I did not congratulate the State of New York on having a Governor ..."

"The truth is that the gift of eloquence and speech which Governor Hughes has needs no practice, but I have to have a little."

"I think we are reaching a point in this country where we are very much more tolerant of everything and everybody than in the past."

"The combination of work and pleasure, the cultivation of health on the one hand and of intellect on the other, and of religious faith above all under such beautiful surroundings is calculated to make ..."