William Taft actually said...

"The aims and ideals of our two nations are identical, their sympathy mutual and lasting, and the world has become assured of a vast neutral zone of peace, in which the controlling aspiration of either..."

"[addressing the Minister of War]: I have been Minister of War, and therefore I have a sympathy with you."

"I should be very glad to have the pleasure of taking you and Governor Creel, who interprets so well and who is my personal friend, into an adjoining room for just a few moments."

"I should be glad to have the privilege of meeting your staff."