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 ...

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

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 busines...

I can not approve a bill which in my judgment authorizes the violation of sacred obligations.