Political Quotes

According to my judgment it cannot be derived from either of those powers, nor from all of them united, and in consequence it does not exist.

I am of opinion that Congress do not possess this power; that the States individually cannot grant it.

To discriminate between men of acknowledged merit, especially in a way to affect so sensibly and materially their feelings and interests, for many of whom I have personal consideration and regard, has been a most painful duty; yet I am conscious that I have discharged it with the utmost impartiality.

I am aware that many officers of great merit, having the strongest claims on their country, have been reduced and others dismissed, but under the law that result was inevitable.