Andrew Johnson actually said...

The inevitable result is that the Federal Government, by the agency of its own sworn officers, in effect assumes the civil government of the State.

Veto Message

07/18/1867

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This bill will therefore be filed in the office of the Secretary of State without my approval.

It is not believed that the approval of any bill after the adjournment of Congress, whether presented before or after such adjournment, is a...

I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, a treaty between the United States and His Majesty the Emperor ...

I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation