James Buchanan actually said...

When this fails it can proceed no further.

Without the authority of Congress the Executive can not lawfully direct any force, however near it may be to the scene of difficulty, to ent...

To the Senate of the United States:I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, two conventions between the ...

It would have no authority to enter the territories of Nicaragua even to prevent the destruction of the transit and protect the lives and pr...