Andrew Jackson: “I deem it proper on this occasion to invite the attention of Congress to the presents which have heretofore been made to…”

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

In your hands is rightfully placed the sovereignty of the country.

It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.

Mutual suspicions and reproaches may in time create mutual hostility.