What does Polk mean by “...that the country was excited?”

These are President James K. Polk’s words in a cabinet meeting where he suggested it was time to declare war on Mexico over the dispute over Texas. In addition to several more reasons, he specifically claims that the American people want to go to war as a means to further convince his audience.

Explanation:

On May 13, 1846, the U.S. Congress approved Polk’s request.

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