Political Quotes

I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.

I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.

Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.

Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…