Political Quotes

Andrew Johnson

The Public Record

Dec 19, 1866

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of December 4 last, requesting information 'relating to the attempt of Santa Anna and Ortega to organize armed expeditions within the United States for the purpose of…

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Dec 18, 1866

Now, therefore, these presents do declare that the above-named consular officers are no longer recognized

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Dec 14, 1866

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of the Interior, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant, in relation to the Atchison and Pikes Peak Railroad Company.

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Dec 13, 1866

I communicate a translation of a letter of the 17th of August last addressed to me by His Majesty Alexander, Emperor of Russia, in reply to the joint resolution of Congress approved on the 16th day of May, 1866, relating to the attempted…

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Dec 10, 1866

To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith reports from the Secretary of War and the Attorney-General, in compliance with a resolution of the 3d instant, requesting the President to communicate to the House, 'if not in his…

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Dec 7, 1866

In reply to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 5th instant, inquiring if any portion of Mexican territory has been occupied by United States troops, I transmit the accompanying report upon the subject from the Secretary of…

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Dec 7, 1866

I have the honor to communicate a report of the Secretary of State relating to the discovery and arrest of John H. Surratt.

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Dec 2, 1866

The constitution which at any time exists till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people is sacredly obligatory upon all.

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Dec 2, 1866

An entire restoration of fraternal feeling must be the earnest wish of every patriotic heart; and we will have accomplished our grandest national achievement when, forgetting the sad events of the past and remembering only their…

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Dec 2, 1866

In our efforts to preserve 'the unity of government which constitutes as one people' by restoring the States to the condition which they held prior to the rebellion, we should be cautious, lest, having rescued our nation from perils of…

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