Benjamin Harrison actually said...

Hasty action by the Senate is also necessarily involved, and geographical limitations are practically imposed by the necessity of selecting someone who can reach the capital and take the necessary oath of office before the expiration of the ten days.

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Message to Congress Regarding Vacancies in the Office of Secretary

01/30/1891

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