Political Quotes

On the record
I venture to say that no legislative body has ever had presented to it a more complete and exhaustive report than this on so difficult and complicated a subject as the relative costs of wool and woolens the world over.
Said by
Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft praises the thoroughness of the Tariff Board's report on the complexities of wool and woolen costs globally.

Share

More from Bill Taft

Aug 17, 1911

This would impose a heavy burden on the administrative branch of the Government, create disastrous uncertainty in commercial circles, and lead to a burdensome amount of litigation.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Oct 26, 1911

So it is I am here, after having traversed I don't know how many states and visited I do not know how many cities.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 21, 1911

Pledged to support a policy of moderate protection, I can not approve a measure which violates its principle.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 1, 1912

I earnestly recommend the establishment of a Bureau of National Parks.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation