The Constitution itself, plainly written as it is, the safeguard of our federative compact, the offspring of concession and compromise, binding together in the bonds of peace and union this great and increasing family of free and independent States, will be the chart by which I shall be directed.

Peace, plenty, and contentment reign throughout our borders, and our beloved country presents a sublime moral spectacle to the world.

We must ever mandate the principle that the people of this continent alone have the right to decide their own destiny.

The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.

The Presidency is not a bed of roses.

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

The Constitution itself, plainly written as it is, the safeguard of our federative compact, the offspring of concession and compromise, binding together in the bonds of peace and union this great and increasing family of free and independent States, will be the chart by which I shall be directed.