Andrew Jackson: “Having approved and signed a resolution, originating in the House of Representatives, which provides 'that the pay…”

It is from within, among yourselves--from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition and inordinate thirst for power--that factions will be formed and liberty endangered.

The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.

Local interests would still be found there, and unchastened ambition.

The foundations must be laid in the affections of the people.