Political Quotes

Our people exhibit a patriotic disposition which entitles them to demand...faithful and unselfish service in their behalf.

I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 22d ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied by copies of correspondence concerning the death of Charles Govin, a citizen of the United States in the island of Cuba.

It is difficult to understand why under the Constitution it should be necessary to submit proposed legislation to Executive scrutiny and approval except to invoke the exercise of Executive judgment and invite independent Executive action.

I do hereby revoke my said proclamation of January 26, 1888.