Political Quotes

Resolved, That the Democratic party will resist all attempts at renewing in Congress, or out of it, the agitation of the slavery question, under whatever shape or color the attempt may be made.

I would regard it as a public calamity to have the power of this House placed, directly or indirectly, under the control of this administration.

The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.

Resolved, That the people who constitute the supreme power in the United States, should guard with jealous care the rights of the several states, as independent governments.