Rutherford B. Hayes: “I have given to this report such examination as satisfies me that I ought to lay the proceedings and conclusions of the…”

Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing valid adverse rights of any party.

If successfully accomplished, it will secure a large decrease in the annual interest payment of the nation, and I earnestly recommend, if the bill before me shall fail, that another measure for this purpose be adopted before the present…

I can not but regard the fifth section of the bill as a step in the direction of the destruction of the national banking system.

I would commend the suggestions and recommendation of the chairman of the Commission to the careful consideration of Congress.