I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country.

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.

I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.

In the discharge of duties my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to preserve, protect, and defend.

I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.

The power given by the Constitution to the Executive to interpose his veto is a high conservative power; but in my opinion it should never be exercised except in cases of clear violation of the Constitution, or manifest haste and want of due consideration by Congress.

I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country.