Political Quotes

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

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 increase of the sum appropriated in the present bill over that in the bill of the last session, being within a fraction of $20,000, has induced me to examine the question with some attention.

It affords me great satisfaction to perform this duty.