In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that…

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Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the...

Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the...

It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a...

It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a...

The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike...

The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike...

If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no...

If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no...

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most...

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most...

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the...

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the...

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest...

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest...

The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of...

The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of...

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several...

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several...

At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves...

At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves...

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

National honor is the national property of the highest value.

National honor is the national property of the highest value.

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

From several of the Indian tribes inhabiting the country bordering on Lake Erie purchases have...

From several of the Indian tribes inhabiting the country bordering on Lake Erie purchases have...

The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect,...

The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect,...

The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South...

The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South...

By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole...

By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole...

Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we...

Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we...

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers...

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers...