In this powerful speech, Congressman Thomas L. Clingman makes the case for American dominance in the Gulf of Mexico and Central America. Arguing against the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty, which he sees as constraining American ambitions, Clingman urges his fellow lawmakers to take bold action in defense of American interests. This speech is a must-read for anyone interested in American foreign policy in the mid-19th century.

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