Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 8, 1808
For this no just cause has been given on our part within my knowledge.
Said by
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Special Message

Share

More from Thomas Jefferson

Nov 7, 1808

With the Barbary Powers we continue in harmony, with the exception of an unjustifiable proceeding of the Dey of Algiers toward our consul to that Regency.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 16, 1809

The letter of Mr. Canning, however, having lately appeared in print, unaccompanied by that of Mr. Pinkney in reply, and having a tendency to make impressions not warranted by the statements of Mr. Pinkney, it has become proper that the…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 5, 1809

The expense as well as the importance of the work renders it a subject proper for the special consideration of Congress.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 24, 1809

I now lay before Congress a statement of the militia of the United States according to the latest returns received by the Department of War.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation