Andrew Jackson: “I suggest, therefore, for your consideration the propriety of adopting some provision, with adequate penalties, to meet…”

The paper money system of this country may be used as an engine to undermine your free institutions.

The duty of every government [is so] to regulate its currency as to protect this numerous class.

Mutual suspicions and reproaches may in time create mutual hostility.

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