William Taft actually said...

"He pointed out the necessity for our saving our forests and reforesting parts where the forests had been destroyed."

"He pointed out the necessity for the irrigation and reclamation of our arid and semi-arid land."

"I am delighted here to have the privilege of meeting and receiving the hospitable greeting of your Governor."

"It is a most appropriate building for all these purposes, and will remain here as long as the other buildings put up by the government, to show the attachment and loyalty of the people of San Antonio ..."