Andrew Johnson actually said...

Under a sense of public duty I am compelled to deny your right under the Constitution and laws of the United States.

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12/11/1867

More Andrew Johnson Quotes

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 25th ultimo, a report from the Secretary ...

It can not be legally accepted by the executive government without the advice and consent of the Senate.

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the papers accompanying it.

I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 26th ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers.