Political Quotes

Experience has taught us that neither the pacific dispositions of the American people nor the pacific character of their political institutions can altogether exempt them from that strife which appears beyond the ordinary lot of nations.

I transmit also a copy of the late treaty of peace with Algiers, as certified by one of the commissioners of the United States.

Peace, at all times a blessing, is peculiarly welcome.

I recommend to Congress that provision be made by law for payments to the State of Georgia equal to the amount of Mississippi stock which shall be paid into the Treasury until the stipulated sum of $1,250,000 shall be completed.