Political Quotes

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

After due deliberation, Congress, on the 2d of June, 1858, authorized the President 'to adopt such measures and use such force as in his judgment may be necessary and advisable' in the premises.

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.

The amendment does not seem necessary to secure any right either of the United States or of any American citizen claiming under them.