Political Quotes

I therefore recommend the reconsideration of the subject.

The practice of making such appointments, whether in a vacation or during the session of Congress, has been constantly followed during every Administration from the earliest period of the Government, and its perfect lawfulness has never to…

Had I refused to adopt this precautionary measure, and evil consequences, which many good men at the time apprehended, had followed, I should never have forgiven myself.

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