William Taft actually said...

"The establishment of an International Prize Court is an eminently satisfactory solution."

"In the determination of the final rating, the written and oral ratings shall be of equal weight."

"The Assistant Secretary of State, the Solicitor for the Department of State, the Chief of the Diplomatic Bureau, and the Chief of the Bureau of Appointments, and the Chief Examiner of the Civil Servic..."

"There shall be kept a careful efficiency record of every officer of the diplomatic service, in order that there may be no promotion except upon well established efficiency as shown in the service."