Political Quotes

The country itself, thus obtained, is of incalculable value in an agricultural and commercial point of view.

I have been influenced by what appeared to me to be the most controlling considerations of public policy and the general good.

I submit it to your mature consideration whether, in view of the important benefits arising from the treaty to the trade and commerce of the United States and to their agriculture, it would not comport with sound policy to adopt that course.

The communication of this treaty is now made to the end that suitable measures may be adopted to give effect to the first article thereof, which provides for the distribution among the claimants of the sum of $300,000, thereby stipulated to be paid.