Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"It contains, however, other provisions, to which I desire respectfully to ask your attention."

"The States may employ both civil and military power at the elections, but by this bill even the civil authority to protect Congressional elections is denied to the United States."

"The fact that these laws are deemed objectionable by a majority of both Houses of Congress is urged as a sufficient warrant for this legislation."

"I transmit herewith, in compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 29th ultimo, a report of the Secretary of State relative to the steps taken by this Government to promote ..."