The success of our admirable system is a conclusive refutation of the theories of those in other countries who maintain that a "favored few" are born to rule and that the mass of mankind must be governed by force. Subject… — James K Polk Copy Share Image
It is a common protector of each and all the States; of every man who lives upon our soil, whether of native or foreign… — James K Polk Copy Share Image
To our wise and free institutions it is to be attributed that while other nations have achieved glory at the price of the suffering,… — James K Polk Copy Share Image
In executing this power by levying a tariff of duties for the support of Government, the raising of revenue should be the object and… — James K Polk Copy Share Image
I prefer to supervise the whole operations of Government myself rather than entrust the public business to subordinates and this makes my duties very… — James K Polk Copy Share Image
Numerous emigrants, of every lineage and language, attracted by the civil and religious freedom we enjoy and by our happy condition, annually crowd to… — James K Polk Copy Share Image
It has been my constant aim and desire to cultivate peace and commerce with all nations. Tranquility at home and peaceful relations abroad constitute… — James K Polk Copy Share Image
The success of our admirable system is a conclusive refutation of the theories of those in other countries who maintain that a "favored few"… — James K Polk Copy Share Image
