Thomas Jefferson actually said...

In matters of religion I have considered that its free exercise is placed by the Constitution independent of the powers of the General Gover...

My conscience tells me I have on every occasion acted up to that declaration according to its obvious import and to the understanding of eve...

I know that the acquisition of Louisiana had been disapproved by some from a candid apprehension that the enlargement of our territory would...

We are firmly convinced, and we act on that conviction, that with nations as with individuals our interests soundly calculated will ever be ...