William Taft actually said...

The subject of the conservation of our national resources received its first impetus from that crusader and reformer, Theodore Roosevelt.

I am delighted to be here and to meet the citizens of this enterprising city of Corpus Christi.

That the improvement of harbors and waterways is a matter to which we may properly devote our attention.

I am not in favor of drastic legislation against railroads except such as is necessary to keep them within the law.