William Taft actually said...

"Every fibre of my nature rebels against such hypocrisy and nerves me to fight such a combination and such methods to the bitter end, lest success in this instance may form a demoralizing precedent."

"I do not hesitate to say that you have been the object of one of the most unscrupulous conspiracies for the defamation of character that history can show."

"As I say farewell to you, let me renew my expressions of affection and sincerest respect for you, and of my profound gratitude for your hard work, your unvarying loyalty, and your effective public ser..."

"I hope and pray that success may attend you in your profession and that real happiness will come to you and yours when you return to that community where you live, and whose members know your worth as..."