Political Quotes

Before accepting this proposition I have thought it right to take the advice of the Senate.

However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power.

Nor is it known or believed that there are any claims against the Government of Venezuela having any connection with that island other than those provided for in this convention.

an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene for the transaction of business at the Capitol, in the city of Washington, on the 4th day of March next, at 12 o'clock at noon on that day, of which all who…