On the recordJanuary 7, 1861
I certainly had no right to make aggressive war upon any State, and I am perfectly satisfied that the Constitution has wisely withheld that power even from Congress.
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Special Message
Share
More from James Buchanan
Jan 29, 1861
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.
Feb 7, 1861
He was, however, induced by the interposition of Hon. Jefferson Davis and nine other Senators from the seceded and seceding States not to deliver it on the day appointed.
Other voices in this conversation
