Andrew Johnson actually said...

"Under these circumstances, as a depositary of the executive authority of the nation, I do not feel at liberty to unite with Congress in reversing it by giving my approval to the bill."

"This is a bill passed by Congress in time of peace."

"It should induce us to pause in a course of legislation which, looking solely to the attainment of political ends, fails to consider the rights it transgresses, the law which it violates, or the insti..."

"I have carefully examined the bill 'to regulate the tenure of certain civil offices.'"