James K. Polk Together Quotations

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.

Under 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.