Political Quotes

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

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.

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.

Governments may be, and doubtless often have been, wrong in going to war to enforce claims.