Andrew Johnson actually said...

"For reasons heretofore stated in my several veto messages to Congress upon the subject of reconstruction, I return without my approval the 'Joint resolution to carry into effect the several acts provi..."

"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."

"It is exceedingly difficult at the present time to estimate the probable expense of carrying into full effect the two acts of March last and the bill which passed the two Houses of Congress on the 13t..."

"It is worthy the consideration of Congress and the country whether, if the Federal Government by its action were to assume such obligations, so large an addition to our public expenditures would not s..."