Calvin Coolidge actually said...

"Mrs. Mary Scott Mills, widow of Mr. John S. Mills who served the Government very efficiently for fifty-one years and from 1897 in the Treasury Department, may be appointed to an appropriate classified..."

"Mrs. James E. Golladay, widow of Mr. Golladay, who served in the Interior Department for twenty-eight years preceding his death, may be appointed to an appropriate clerical position without reference ..."

"Mr. Samuel H. Thompson may be appointed to an appropriate position in or under the Indian Bureau without reference to the civil service rules."

"The Civil Service Commission cannot recommend the appointment as required by the interests of the service."