Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"The custom-house in New York collects more than two-thirds of all the customs revenues of the Government."

"I regard it as my plain duty to suspend the officers in question and to make the nominations now before the Senate, in order that this important office may be honestly and efficiently administered."

"It should be conducted on business principles."

"I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, copies of a report and accompanying papers received from the Secretary of the Interior."