The oath I now take to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States, not only impressively defines the great responsibility I assume, but suggests obedience to constitutional commands as a rule by which my official conduct must be guided.
Sherman emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution in his official duties.
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If my life is prolonged I will do all I can to add to the strength and prosperity of the United States, but nothing to extend its limits or to add new dangers by acquisition of foreign territory.
The life of a civilian is in what he says or writes, that of a soldier in what he does.
Canada and Mexico as independent republics will be more valuable to the United States than if carved into additional states.
What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
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