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 acknowledgmentblessingcivil Change image and share on social
With me it is exceptionally true that the Presidency is no bed of roses. James K. Polk bedexceptionallypresidency Change image and share on social
Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government. James K. Polk characterforeigngovernment Change image and share on social
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 almightybenignantbring Change image and share on social
Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression. James K. Polk appealconstitutionminority Change image and share on social
No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. James K. Polk conscientiouslydutyfaithfully Change image and share on social
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 conceptioncongressmember Change image and share on social
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 absolutelycongresscreate share on social
One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights. James K. Polk constitutionencroachgreat Change image and share on social
The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government. James K. Polk ambitionfeargovernment Change image and share on social
