William Taft actually said...

I do not hesitate to say that you have been the object of one of the most unscrupulous conspiracies for the defamation of character that his...

I accept your resignation with great reluctance.

As I say farewell to you, let me renew my expressions of affection and sincerest respect for you, and of my profound gratitude for your hard...

by virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby proclaim and declare that an extraordinary occasion requires the convenin...