Political Quotes

There is but one mode left of settling the dispute, and that is by submitting it to the arbitration of some friendly and impartial power.

The peace and order of the city itself and the security of the inauguration of the President elect, were objects of such vast importance to the whole country that I could not hesitate to adopt precautionary defensive measures.

It does not appear to me to be competent for commissioners authorized to ascertain the indemnity for the injury to go behind their authority and decide upon the original merits of the claim for which the war was made.

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