James K. Polk on Congress

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. Polk, 11th president

James K. Polk on manifest destiny

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

~ James K. Polk, 11th president

James K. Polk
1845-1849

James K. Polk on his administration

There are four great measures for my administration - a reduction of tariff, an independent treasury, settlement of the Oregon boundary and acquisition of California.

~ James K. Polk, 11th president