Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"The capital of the nation should be relieved from every disadvantage which it is practicable to remove, and should possess every attraction with which it can be invested by the intelligent and fosteri..."

"The people of the country will sustain and approve the efforts of their representatives in the discharge of this responsibility."

"The improvement contemplated is essential to the health of those who reside, whether permanently or temporarily, at the capital, and to the safe and convenient navigation of the waters in its vicinity..."

"I earnestly appeal to the intelligence and patriotism of all good citizens of every part of the country."