Rutherford Hayes actually said...

The effect of the adoption of this amendment may be considered--First. Upon the right of the United States Government to use military force to keep the peace at the elections for Members of Congress; and Second. Upon the right of the Government, by civil authority, to protect these elections from violence and fraud.

04/28/1879

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