Political Quotes

It must be allowed that these precedents, so numerous and so long continued, are entitled to great respect, since we can scarcely suppose that the wise and eminent men by whom they were made could have been mistaken on a point which was brought to their attention so often.

In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 9th of April last, requesting information concerning the African slave trade, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied.

I therefore appeal through you to the people of the country to declare in their might that the Union must and shall be preserved by all constitutional means.

the country has been eminently prosperous in all its material interests.