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.
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Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.James K. Polk
Though I occupy a very high position, I am the hardest-working man in this country.
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 public good.
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No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure.
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If a man . . . would shake and not be shaken, grip and not be gripped, taking care always to squeeze the hand of his adversary as hard as it squeezed him, then he suffered no inconvenience from it.
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Minorities have a right to appeal to the Constitution as a shield against such oppression.
James K. Polk
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