Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 2, 1806
It is, however, a work of time, as many arrangements are necessary to place our future harmony on stable grounds.
Said by
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Special Message

Share

More from Thomas Jefferson

Jan 16, 1809

When the documents concerning the relations between the United States and Great Britain were laid before Congress at the commencement of the session, the answer of Mr. Pinkney to the letter of Mr. Canning had not been received.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 12, 1809

$2,000 were deposited in the hands of the Attorney-General of the United States to pay expenses incident to the prosecution of Aaron Burr and his accomplices for treason and misdemeanors alleged to have been committed by them.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Dec 29, 1808

It can not but be encouraging to those whom the nation has placed in the direction of their affairs to see that their fellow-citizens will press forward in support of their country in proportion as it is threatened by the disorganizing…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 12, 1809

$990 were paid to the order of Governor Williams on the same account.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation