225 – “There is more selfishness and less principle among members of Congress, as well as others, than I had any conception [of], before I became President of the U.S.”

James K Polk, 11th President of the United States of America

Quote Number:  896

Source: Polk, James K. “Diary Entry, 16 December, 1846.”

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