Benjamin Harrison actually said...

I do not think it is competent for Congress to designate the person who shall fill an office created by law.

Message to the Senate Returning Without Approval a Bill to Establish the Record and Pension Office of the War Department,...

02/25/1891

More Benjamin Harrison Quotes

In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, I return herewith House bill No. 105.

In answer to the resolution of the Senate dated March 25 last, in relation to La Abra Silver Mining Company and the distribution or payment ...

I remark with pleasure the proposition which will be productive of peace among the American States represented in the conference.

I participate in the regret which the delegates from the United States feel who are to part with those from other countries.