I prefer to supervise the whole operations of the government myself rather than entrust the public business to subordinates, and this makes my duties very great. (James K. Polk)

I prefer to supervise the whole operations of the government myself rather than entrust the public business to subordinates, and this makes my duties very great.

James K. Polk

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