William Taft actually said...

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

Message to the Congress Recommending Legislative Action for the Suppression of the Opium Evil

01/10/1911

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I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 14.

Constitutions are checks upon the hasty action of the majority.

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