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By James Knox Polk
Well may the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.
- Source
- Inaugural Address, March 4, 1845
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- The American Presidency Project, UC Santa Barbara
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From Polk's inaugural address on March 4, 1845, as he took on the office of President.