Political Quotes

As these vacancies could not be filled immediately, the business of the courts would seriously suffer.

International intercourse must always proceed upon the basis of mutual respect and a yielding of mutual right.

I felt that the honor of our country and of the Navy had been touched, and that nothing was left to us but, in a quiet and dignified and yet firm way, to insist upon suitable redress.

Only two courses are now open--one the establishment of a protectorate by the United States, and the other annexation full and complete.