William Taft actually said...

"As soon as these investigations by the Executive and the grand jury are at an end I shall bring the fact to the knowledge of Congress."

"The primary duty with respect to frauds in the executive service falls upon the Executive to direct proper executive investigation, and upon the discovery of fraud and crime to direct judicial investi..."

"I concur in these reasons, and I am of the opinion that such works as may be erected for the defense of the canal should be completed, occupied, and ready for operation at the time that the canal itse..."

"I am encouraged to believe that this date will certainly not be later than the one which has hereto been fixed, namely, January 1, 1915."