William Taft actually said...

I sincerely hope that when it does come up it will pass in each State.

I am not in favor of levying an income tax such as that which was provided in the bill, in times of peace.

I became convinced that it was my highest duty to sign it.

First, he was an honest man; second, he was a courageous man; third, he was a man of intellect; fourth, he had a genial, kindly heart; and, ...