Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"The assurance given by the commissioners that the money appropriated by section 27 of the act to pay certain bands for the ponies taken by the military authorities in 1876 would not be a charge agains..."

"If the claim is just its allowance has already been too long delayed."

"He should proceed with calmness and moderation, which should always attend a public officer in the execution of his duty."

"I commend the matter to the favorable consideration of Congress."