Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"The expenditure that such a policy would entail is incalculable, and the policy itself is, in my judgment, indefensible."

"To the Senate:I return herewith without my approval the bill (S. 3270) \for the relief of the administratrix of the estate of George W. Lawrence.\"

"It is probably true that the officer intended to be benefited is peculiarly deserving and has had remarkable success in the discharge of the duties of the office."

"The change of designation seems to have been intended to add dignity to the position."