The second, sober thought of the people is seldom wrong, and always efficient.

The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant.

The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.

The United States have fulfilled in good faith all their treaty stipulations with the Indian tribes, and have in every other instance insisted upon a like performance of their obligations.

It affords me sincere pleasure to be able to apprise you of the entire removal of the Cherokee Nation of Indians to their new homes west of the Mississippi.

Is it possible to be anything in this country without being a politician?

It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't.