Back Quote by James K. Polk

No union exists between church and state, and perfect freedom of opinion is guaranteed to all sects and creeds.

— James K. Polk

The gratitude ... should be commensurate with the boundless blessings which we enjoy.

— James K. Polk

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

— James K. Polk

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

— James K. Polk

The Constitution itself, plainly written as it is, the safeguard of our federative compact, the offspring of concession and compromise, binding together in the…

— James K. Polk

Under the blessings of Divine Providence ... It becomes us in humility to make our devout acknowledgments to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe…

— James K. Polk

No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. If he entrusts the details and smaller matters to subordinates constant…

— James K. Polk

Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the…

— James K. Polk

Thank God, under our Constitution there was no connection between church and state.

— James K. Polk

The Presidency is not a bed of roses.

— James K. Polk

Although in our country the Chief Magistrate must almost of necessity be chosen by a party and stand pledged to its principles and measures,…

— James K. Polk

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