"The wrong does not expend itself upon those whose votes are suppressed."
"The security of our coast cities against foreign attacks should not rest altogether in the friendly disposition of other nations."
"The state of the Union is known from day to day, and suggestions as to needed legislation find an earlier voice than that which speaks in these annual communications of the President to Congress."
"It is neither safe nor wise to leave these people longer to the expedients which have temporarily served them."
"Such aid should be, as it always has been, suggested by some exceptional conditions."
"No obstacle is believed to exist that can long postpone the consideration and adjustment of the still pending questions upon satisfactory and honorable terms."
"Our people have an interest that the national capital should be made attractive and beautiful."
"I invoke the diligent and serious attention of Congress to the consideration of these and such other measures as may be presented having the same great end in view."
"Special Customs Rule No. 1 is hereby amended by adding to the places excepted from examination at the port of New York the following:Office of the General Appraiser: Chief clerk and law clerk."