Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"Special Departmental Rule No. I is hereby amended by adding to the places excepted from examination therein the following: In the Post-Office Department, office of the Postmaster-General: Stenographer..."

"I will respond to his request to say a word to you."

"May I, in closing, tender to these good women of Vermont my thanks for the grace and sweetness which their services and their presence have lent to this happy occasion?"

"He is a most excellent Interstate Commerce Commissioner, an honor to your State."