James Monroe actually said...

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

Congress do not possess the power under the Constitution to pass such a law.

On full consideration of the subject I have thought it would be improper for the Executive to communicate the letter called for unless the H...

The Secretary of State, one of the ministers referred to, has already expressed a desire that Mr. Russell's letter should be communicated, a...