Andrew Jackson: “It is obvious that such appropriations involve the sanction of a principle that concedes to the General Government an…”

Local interests would still be found there, and unchastened ambition.

Mutual suspicions and reproaches may in time create mutual hostility.

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.

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