"You have met a great occasion greatly."
"I have never seen anywhere a more magnificent expression of patriotism than I have witnessed here."
"What can shake our sure repose?"
"War is not attractive to our people."
"We are happy in our great national isolation."
"We do not push our trade by the bayonet."
"In accordance with the provisions of section 4119 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, I lay before you for revision a copy of the regulations for the consular courts of the United States in ..."
"There can be no occasion to urge upon Congress the immediate enactment of a suitable law to carry into effect the patriotic purpose expressed in the will."
"I suggest that in the bill itself, or by a separate joint resolution, suitable expression be given of the public appreciation of this crowning service to the military profession and to his country ren..."
"I have felt the reproach which lawlessness has brought upon some of our communities."
"I have endeavored to hold up the law as the one single admissible rule of conduct for good citizens."
"I have appealed against race discriminations as to civil rights and immunities."