I transmit for the consideration of the Senate a convention with New Granada, signed on the 10th day of September, 1857, and a translation of the decree of the President of that Republic ratifying and confirming the same with certain modifications and explanations.
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However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power.
Under its shadow American citizens have found protection and respect in all lands beneath the sun.
I certainly had no right to make aggressive war upon any State, and I am perfectly satisfied that the Constitution has wisely withheld that power even from Congress.
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