Political Quotes

For the Executive to assume such a power would be to assume a power of the most dangerous character.

I will also add that it in no measure detracts from the value of the improvement contemplated in the construction of the Princeton or from the merits of her brave and distinguished commander and projector.

The act entitled 'An act to authorize the President of the United States to direct transfers of appropriation in the naval service under certain circumstances' has this day met with my approval.

The restrictions laid upon the power to transfer by the latter clauses of the act have rendered its passage of no avail at the present moment.