Political Quotes

For these objections, and many others that might be presented, I cannot approve this bill, and therefore return it for the action of Congress required in such cases by the Federal Constitution.

This event will occasion mourning in the nation for the loss of an eminent citizen and honored public servant.

I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which embrace all the papers that have been submitted to me relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of North Carolina and Louisiana.

I transmit the accompanying communications from the Secretary of the Interior, together with the papers to which they have reference.