Political Quotes

For these reasons, thus briefly and imperfectly stated, and for others, of which want of time forbids the enumeration, I deem it my duty to withhold my assent from this bill, and to return it for the reconsideration of Congress.

The orders issued by me upon this subject are in accordance with long-established usage and hitherto unquestioned authority.

I have been unable to find in the Constitution of the United States any warrant for the exercise of the authority thus claimed by Congress.

In compliance with and execution of the act of Congress before mentioned, do issue this my proclamation, announcing the fact of the ratification of the said amendment by the legislature of the State of Louisiana.