Political Quotes

You here admit that from the very beginning of what you term 'the whole history' of your connection with Mr. Stanton's suspension you intended to circumvent the President.

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents to which it refers, in relation to the formal transfer of territory from Russia to the United States in accordance with the treaty of the 30th of March last.

I submit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, the accompanying consular convention between the United States and the Government of His Majesty the King of Italy.

As stated in the preamble to the resolution, the bill to which it refers was presented for my approval on the 11th day of December, 1867.