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.
James K. PolkGeneral Taylor is, I have no doubt, a well-meaning old man. He is, however, uneducated, exceedingly ignorant of public affairs, and I should judge, of very ordinary capacity.
James K. PolkUnder 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.
James K. Polk