William Taft actually said...

"The examinations shall be both oral and in writing and shall include the following subjects:—international law, diplomatic usage, and a knowledge of at least one modern language other than English, to..."

"I am glad to be here to testify my deep personal interest in this institution, my deep respect for those who have brought it to what it is, my recognition of it as a national institution."

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

"I am very proud that I have had the honor to be elected a member of the board of trustees of this institution, and I am proud because I have been thought worthy."