Although... the Chief Magistrate must almost of necessity be chosen by a party and stand pledged to its principles and measures, yet in his official action he should not be the President of a party only, but of the whole people of the United States. - James K. Polk 1 Share Now -
I cannot adequately express the horror I feel for a man who can be so base as to veil his hypocrisy under the cloak of religion, and state the base falsehood he has done. - James K. Polk 2 Share Now -
The whole frame of the Federal Constitution proves that the government which it creates was intended to be one of limited and specified powers. - James K. Polk 3 Share Now -
The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government. - James K. Polk 4 Share Now -
Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family. - James K. Polk 5 Share Now -
The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government. - James K. Polk 6 Share Now -
Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family. - James K. Polk 7 Share Now -
Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world. - James K. Polk 8 Share Now -
Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family. - James K. Polk 9 Share Now -
Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government. - James K. Polk 10 Share Now -
