Political Quotes

The negotiation failed, however, in this particular, out of no disinclination to abide by the terms of the treaty on the part of the Zollverein, but from a belief that it would not fully comport with its dignity to do so.

Texas had entered into the treaty of annexation upon the invitation of the Executive, and when for that act she was threatened with a renewal of the war on the part of Mexico she naturally looked to this Government to interpose its efforts…

The country itself, thus obtained, is of incalculable value in an agricultural and commercial point of view.

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