Andrew Johnson actually said...

"I feel bound to approve this resolution, without modifying in any manner any objections heretofore stated against the original and supplemental acts."

"To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 20th instant, a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents."

"No consideration could induce me to give my approval to such an election law for any purpose, and especially for the great purpose of framing the constitution of a State."

"I confidently believe that a time will come when these States will again occupy their true positions in the Union."