Although in our country the Chief Magistrate must almost of necessity be chosen by a party and stand pledged to its principles and measures, yet in his official action he should not be the President of a part only, but of the whole people of the United States.

It is confidently believed that our system may be safely extended to the utmost bounds of our territorial limits.

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

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.

Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government.

Thank God, under our Constitution there was no connection between Church and State, and that in my action as President of the United States I recognized no distinction of creeds in my appointments office.

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