Andrew Johnson actually said...

"The constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all."

"An entire restoration of fraternal feeling must be the earnest wish of every patriotic heart; and we will have accomplished our grandest national achievement when, forgetting the sad events of the pas..."

"The Constitution of the United States makes it the duty of the President to recommend to the consideration of Congress 'such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.'"

"I feel great solicitude that should an insurrection take place the Government should be prepared to meet and promptly put it down"