James Monroe said...

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

Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the Senate of the United States should be convened on Friday, th...

Now, therefore, be it known that I, James Monroe, President of the United States, in pursuance of the authority aforesai...

I recommend it to Congress to adopt, by solemn declaration, certain fundamental principles in accord with those above su...