Andrew Jackson: “I transmit herewith reports from the Secretaries of the War and Navy Departments”

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

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