Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
Reputation is the most valuable asset a person can possess.
To be effective in any government, the leader must be guided by principles of honesty and integrity.
the treaty which may be made shall be considered as affecting any question which may arise upon the supplementary act
the commissioners for holding the proposed treaty will, therefore, be instructed to inquire into the causes of the hostilities
I therefore nominate Fulwar Skipwith to be consul-general of the United States in France.
it occasions a very serious annual expense to the United States
The protection of individual rights is essential for the preservation of liberty.
I now transmit to the Senate that treaty and other documents connected with it.
As no appointment for these offices will be accepted without some emolument annexed, I submit to the consideration of Congress whether it ma...
It may be probably necessary to the more successful conduct of our affairs on the coast of Barbary that one consul should reside in Morocco,...