Political Quotes

I recommend to the consideration of Congress the expediency of paying to the British Government the amount of the duties remitted during the period in question to citizens of the United States, subject to a deduction of the amount of…

They will have an opportunity at the same time of considering how far other provisions of the act may be rendered more clear and precise in their import.

The United States, having been the first to abolish within the extent of their authority the transportation of the natives of Africa into slavery.

For obtaining from the owners or commanders of such vessels adequate securities against the abuse of their armaments, with the exceptions in such provisions proper for the cases of merchant vessels furnished with the defensive armaments…