Political Quotes

I am happy to report to you that the accompanying document shows in clearest fashion that the Congress was wise in the position it took, and that it would be an inexcusable folly to change from the proposed lock canal to a sea-level canal.

The man who does nothing cuts the same sordid figure in the pages of history, whether he be cynic, or fop, or voluptuary.

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.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.