Quote by: James K. Polk

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.


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  • NameJames K. Polk
  • DescriptionAmerican politician, 11th president of the United States (in office from 1845 to 1849)
  • AliasesJames Knox Polk; James Polk
  • BornNovember 2, 1795
  • DiedJune 15, 1849
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician