Political Quotes

Every American citizen should feel not merely gratification, but a very keen sense of pride in the statement made by this distinguished body of engineers as to the way in which the work has been done, and in which it is now proceeding.

But it is of high consequence to the country that the statistical work of the census shall be conducted with entire accuracy.

I do not recommend any appropriation for their services, but only for the expenses that will be required to finish the task that they have begun.

Outside of these matters, I believe that the bill is, on the whole, satisfactory and represents an improvement upon previous legislation on the subject.