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Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression.

The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.

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.

From James K. Polk

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

From James K. Polk

No person can be more deeply sensible than myself of the danger of entangling alliances with any foreign nation. That we should avoid such alliances has become a maxim of our policy consecrated by the most venerated names which adorn our history and sanctioned by the unanimous voice of the American people.

From 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.

From James K. Polk

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

From 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.

From James K. Polk

I would bring the government back to what it was intended to be - a plain economical government.

From 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.

From James K. Polk

James K. Polk

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