William Taft said...

I can not close this message without inviting the attention of Congress again to the necessity for the erection of a bui...

I earnestly hope that Congress will take immediate action in this regard, as recommended by the Secretary of War.

Pledged to support a policy of moderate protection, I can not approve a measure which violates its principle.

The matter is therefore submitted to the Congress in accordance with the recommendation of the Acting Secretary of State...