"The power given by the Constitution to the……" — Zachary Taylor
"The power given by the Constitution to the Executive to interpose his veto is a high conservative power; but in my opinion it should never be exercised except in cases of clear violation of the Constitution, or manifest haste and want of due consideration by Congress."
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Zachary Taylor
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18 Quotes by Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor has 18 quotes on this site.
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May the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity,…
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I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave…
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For more than half a century, during which kingdoms and empires have fallen, this Union has stood unshaken. The patriots…
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The idea that I should become President seems to me too visionary to require a serious answer. It has never…
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I would not be the mere President of a Party. I feel bound to administer the government untrammeled by party…
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In conclusion I congratulate you, my fellow-citizens, upon the high state of prosperity to which the goodness of Divine Providence…
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I am not a party candidate, and if elected cannot be President of a party, but the President of the…
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My life has been devoted to arms, yet I look upon war at all times, and under all circumstances, as…
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I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.
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Stop your nonsense and drink your whiskey!
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I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but…
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In the discharge of duties my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to preserve, protect, and…
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