William Taft actually said...

"There would seem to be no reason why we should change the mode of disposing of agricultural land."

"I like an optimist, and I like to sit next to one, and I like an optimist in a prince of the church, too."

"I am going to say to you what comes out of my heart—that I thank you for your very cordial reception."

"With respect to the boll-weevil and the green fly, they come within the general welfare clause, and we are doing the best we can."