William Taft actually said...

"Vacancies in secretaryships of higher classes shall be filled by promotion from the lower grades of the service, based upon efficiency and ability as shown in the service."

"In the determination of the final rating, the written and oral ratings shall be of equal weight."

"I have always thought that, and, when the foremost educator of the land says so, I am going to assert it."

"I am not going to detain you long."