Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"All appropriations to provide for the performance of these indispensable duties expire to-day."

"Believing that it was not the intention of Congress to require such repayment, the bill is returned without my signature."

"I transmit herewith to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State, in response to a resolution of that body of the 20th instant, calling for the proceedings and accompanying papers of the Interna..."

"I can not consent to their absolute and entire repeal, and I can not approve legislation which seeks to prevent their enforcement."