Foreign powers do not seem to appreciate the true character of our government. James K. Polk More Quotes by James K. Polk More Quotes From James K. Polk No person can be more deeply sensible than myself of the danger of entangling alliances with any foreign nation. That we should avoid such alliances has become a maxim of our policy consecrated by the most venerated names which adorn our history and sanctioned by the unanimous voice of the American people. James K. Polk myselfvoicehistorypeople A crowd of persons came in as soon as my office was opened. Among them were several ladies who called to pay their respects. None who called had any business of more importance than an ardent desire to serve their country, provided they could be appointed to a good office. As I has none of these to dispose of, they were, of course, disappointed. James K. Polk goodbusinessdesirecountry Senator Badger did not call. During the whole of the last session of Congress, he did not call on me. He is a bitter partisan and is no doubt sensible that during the presidential canvass of 1844, he did me gross injustice. James K. Polk meinjusticecongressdoubt
