William Taft actually said...

"The Secretary suggests not an act making all Porto Rican citizens American citizens with or without their consent, but an act to provide machinery by which Porto Rican citizens who shall make the prop..."

"I give my cordial approval to the recommendation made by the Secretary of State and urge upon Congress timely provision in accordance therewith."

"Well, I don't think so."

"I am not ashamed of it."