Political Quotes

I transmit herewith a copy of the instructions, prepared under my direction by the War Department, for the commissioners appointed by me, in pursuance of the request contained in the resolution adopted by the House of Representatives on…

The Government of the United States is ever anxious to cultivate peace and friendship with all nations; but it proceeds on the principle that all nations have the right to alter, amend, or change their own government as the sovereign…

I transmit, for your constitutional action, a report from the War Department, accompanied by a treaty with a portion of the New York Indians.

There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.