Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"If, therefore, the Government is compelled to go to trial at the special term provided for by this bill, the United States must be defeated for want of time and means to make preparation for the prope..."

"A currency worth less than it purports to be worth will in the end defraud not only creditors, but all who are engaged in legitimate business."

"Its unquestionable maintenance is the dictate as well of the highest expediency as of the most necessary duty."

"The obligation of the public faith transcends all questions of profit or public advantage."