Andrew Johnson actually said...

I have been unable to find in the Constitution of the United States any warrant for the exercise of the authority thus claimed by Congress.

Veto Message

06/19/1868

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I herewith transmit to Congress a report, dated the 20th instant, with the accompanying papers, received from the Secretary of State in comp...

The principles of American liberty are still the inheritance of this people and ever should be.

Some public recognition of General Hancock's patriotic conduct is due.

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