I have been almost overwhelmed by the announcement of the sad event [Lincoln's assassination] which has so recently occurred. I feel incompetent to perform duties so important and responsible as those which have been so unexpectedly thrown upon me. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
I am sworn to uphold the Constitution as Andy Johnson understands it and interprets it. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
I have lived among negroes, all my life, and I am for this Government with slavery under the Constitution as it is. I am… — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
The life of a republic lies certainly in the energy, virtue, and intelligence of its citizens. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
When I die, I desire no better winding sheet than the Stars and Stripes, and no softer pillow than the Constitution of my country. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
I realized, there are people out there who can beat me, want to beat me. And unless I continue to innovate and evolve, I… — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
Outside of the Constitution we have no legal authority more than private citizens, and within it we have only so much as that instrument… — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
If the rabble were lopped off at one end and the aristocrats at the other, all would be well with the country. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
Notwithstanding a mendacious press; notwithstanding a subsidized gang of hirelings who have not ceased to traduce me, I have discharged all my official duties… — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
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