I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Navy, with the accompanying documents, in obedience to the resolu...
Surely the present is the most unpropitious moment which could have been selected for the passage of this bill.
I can not so read the words 'dispose of' as to make them embrace the idea of 'giving away.'
I deem it to be both inexpedient and unconstitutional.
This bill, should it become a law, will operate greatly to the injury of the new States.
The representatives of the States and of the people, feeling a more immediate interest in obtaining money to lighten the...
In the latter I state that--The executive government of this country in its intercourse with foreign nations is limited ...
When this fails it can proceed no further.
It can not legitimately resort to force without the direct authority of Congress, except in resisting and repelling host...
To the Senate of the United States:I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, two conv...
On the other hand, should the Executive interpose, and especially should the result prove disastrous and valuable lives ...
It would have no authority to enter the territories of Nicaragua even to prevent the destruction of the transit and prot...
He can resort to no hostile act.
Without the authority of Congress the Executive can not lawfully direct any force, however near it may be to the scene o...
I transmit herewith a report from the Attorney-General, in reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives adopt...
To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, in ...
The aggregate expenditure, of whatsoever nature, including all salaries, whether special or by virtue of official positi...
In reply to the resolution of the Senate of the 4th ultimo, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, together wi...
