Political Quotes

To the Senate of the United States: I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State, accompanied by copies of the correspondence asked for by your resolution of the 12th instant.

I submit it to your mature consideration whether, in view of the important benefits arising from the treaty to the trade and commerce of the United States and to their agriculture, it would not comport with sound policy to adopt that…

The great question is—not as to the manner in which it shall be done, but whether it shall be accomplished or not.

I shall carry with me into retirement the gratifying reflection that as my sole object throughout has been to advance the public good.