William Taft actually said...

"We did revise the tariff."

"The one substantial defect in compliance with the promise of the platform was the failure to reduce woolens."

"I recommend that favorable action be taken by the Congress."

"At present there is manhood suffrage in the island, and, as a very large percentage of the voters are unable to read or write, the electorate is not one which should be intrusted with the government."