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Political literature

Europeans often ask, and Americans do not always explain, how it happens that this great office, the greatest in the world, unless we except the Papacy, to which any man can rise by his own merits, is not more frequently filled by great and striking men.

The American Commonwealth · 1888

★ 0.9

Speech · Political speech

While he executes the laws with an impartial hand, shrinks from no proper responsibility, and faithfully carries out in the executive department of the Government the principles and policy of those who have chosen him, he should not be unmindful that our fellow-citizens who have differed with him in opinion are entitled to the full and free exercise of their opinions and judgments, and that the rights of all are entitled to respect and regard.

Inaugural Address of James K. Polk · 1845

★ 1.1

Speech · Political speech

In administering the laws of Congress I shall keep steadily in view the limitations as well as the extent of the Executive power, trusting thereby to discharge the functions of my office without transcending its authority.

First Inaugural Address of Andrew Jackson · 1833

★ 1.2

I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise Men ever rule under this roof.

Letter to Abigail Adams, November 2, 1800 · 1800

★ 1.9

Autobiography and memoir

The progress of evolution from President Washington to President Grant, was alone evidence enough to upset Darwin.

The Education of Henry Adams · 1907

★ 1.9

To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.

Theodore Roosevelt

1918

★ 1.9

There'll be great Presidents again-and the Johnsons are wonderful, they've been wonderful to me-but there'll never be another Camelot again.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

1963

★ 1.9

I will not accept if nominated, and will not serve if elected.

William Tecumseh Sherman

1884

★ 2.0

Speech · Political speech

With experience enough in subordinate offices to have seen the difficulties of this the greatest of all, I have learnt to expect that it will rarely fall to the lot of imperfect man to retire from this station with the reputation and the favor which bring him into it.

Thomas Jefferson

First Inaugural Address of Thomas Jefferson · 1801

★ 2.1

Speech · Commencement address

Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow in my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the President's spouse. I wish him well!

1990

★ 3.5

Well, when the president does it…that means that it is not illegal.

1977

★ 3.7

I have got such a bully pulpit!

Theodore Roosevelt

1909

★ 3.8

Press conference

I'm the decider.

Press Conference, April 18, 2006 · 2006

★ 3.8

Comedy special · Comedy (stand up)

I mean, there could be a black president one day, but…You don’t wanna be the first one. I mean the second or third that's fine, but…that first nigga better watch out.

Killin' Them Softly · 2000

★ 5.3