Andrew Johnson actually said...

"I transmit the accompanying communications from the Secretary of the Interior, together with the papers to which they have reference."

"The foregoing views have long been entertained by me."

"In compliance with and execution of the act of Congress before mentioned, do issue this my proclamation, announcing the fact of the ratification of the said amendment by the legislature of the State o..."

"My object in this communication is to suggest certain defects in the Constitution which seem to me to require correction."