Oct 12, 1909
The greatest Constitution that was ever made is the Constitution of the United States; and you can go through that in a very short time.
William Taft
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William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States, serving from 1909 to 1913. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his trust-busting policies and efforts to promote international trade. After his presidency, Taft continued to serve the nation as the 10th Chief Justice of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1930, making him the only person to have held both the presidency and the chief justiceship. His tenure as Chief Justice was marked by a commitment to judicial restraint and the rule of law.
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Oct 12, 1909
A constitution is for the purpose of laying down fundamental limitations upon your legislature and your Executive.
Oct 12, 1909
You give me great courage, and give me great inspiration as I look into your eyes and see that you are deliberate men, that you are intelligent men, and that you propose to exercise your suffrage in such a way as to have a government of…
Oct 12, 1909
Now, that is the spirit I have found everywhere, and I am proud to be an American, and to know that such a spirit is actuating our people, because its continuance assures the greatness of our country and the making of it such that we can…
Oct 12, 1909
I want to congratulate you on having room enough in this Territory to grow.
Oct 12, 1909
My fellow citizens, I am glad to see you because I am glad to know that the population of Arizona, which I believe will soon become a State, is of a character to deserve it.
Oct 12, 1909
After that dose which your Chairman administered to me, I feel like drawing the long bow more than ever on this trip.
Oct 11, 1909
Now I want to respond to what the Governor has said with respect to California.
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