Andrew Johnson actually said...

"And I do further proclaim that the said insurrection is at an end and that peace, order, tranquillity, and civil authority now exist in and throughout the whole of the United States of America."

"I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, do hereby proclaim and declare that the aforesaid decree is held and will be held by the United States to be absolutely null and void as against the ..."

"Such a departure from the long-established, wise, and just policy which has heretofore governed the disposition of the public lands can not receive my sanction."

"To the House of Representatives: I herewith return, without my approval, the bill entitled 'An act erecting the Territory of Montana into a surveying district, and for other purposes.'"