Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"To establish the principle of this bill is to make a radical, dangerous, and unconstitutional change in the character of our institutions."

"I earnestly urge upon your attention the necessity of making immediate appropriations for the maintenance of the service of the marshals and deputy marshals for the fiscal year which commences to-morr..."

"The law entitles these officers to be paid."

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