William Taft actually said...

"The attitude of the United States is one of benevolent encouragement, coupled with a hopeful trust that the good work, responsibly undertaken and zealously perfected to the accomplishment of the resul..."

"The interests involved are of great importance to the American fishing industry, and the final settlement of the controversy will remove a source of constant irritation and complaint."

"The relations of the United States with all foreign governments have continued upon the normal basis of amity and good understanding, and are very generally satisfactory."

"This Government was among the foremost in the great work of uplifting the uncivilized regions of Africa."