Political Quotes

In your hands is rightfully placed the sovereignty of the country.

I think it my duty to acquiesce therein, and therefore I nominate Alcée La Branche, of Louisiana, to be chargé d'affaires to the Republic of Texas.

To be instrumental in terminating the evils of civil war and in substituting in their stead the blessings of peace is a divine privilege.

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit, for your constitutional action, a report from the War Department, accompanied by a treaty with the Stockbridge and Munsee Indians.