The honor of my country shall never be stained by an apology from me for the statement of truth and the performance of duty; nor can I give any explanation of my official acts except such as is due to integrity and justice and consistent with the principles on which our institutions have been framed.
Jackson declares that he will not apologize for acting with integrity and fulfilling his duties.
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It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.
The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.
There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.
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