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James K Polk

The Senate are a branch of the treaty-making power, and by consulting them in advance of his own action upon important measures of foreign policy which may ultimately come before them for their consideration, the President secures harmony of action between that body and himself.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

The most energetic and prompt measures and the immediate appearance in arms of a large and overpowering force are recommended to Congress as the most certain and efficient means of bringing the existing collision with Mexico to a speedy and successful termination.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the public good.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

It becomes us in humility to make our devout acknowledgments to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for the inestimable civil and religious blessings with which we are favored.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

Senator Badger did not call. During the whole of the last session of Congress, he did not call on me. He is a bitter partisan and is no doubt sensible that during the presidential canvass of 1844, he did me gross injustice.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress than I had any conception of, before I became President of the U.S.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights.

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James K Polk

I am heartily rejoiced that my term is so near its close. I will soon cease to be a servant and will become a sovereign.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

Our relations with the various Indian tribes continue to be of a pacific character.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

It is of great importance to our country generally, and especially to our navigating and whaling interests, that the Pacific Coast and, indeed, the whole of our territory west of the Rocky Mountains, should speedily be filled up by a hardy and patriotic population.

– James K Polk

James K Polk

With me it is exceptionally true that the Presidency is no bed of roses.

– James K Polk

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