After having rendered commerce with New Spain difficult for us, it will aspire to the conquest of this vast empire, which it will not be possible for us to defend against a formidable power established on the same continent, and in its neighborhood.
Sumner articulates concerns about the potential for conflict over territorial ambitions in the Americas.
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Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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