Andrew Jackson: “I beg leave to call the attention of Congress to the inclosed communication from the Secretary of the Navy, in relation…”

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 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.

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