Andrew Jackson: “It is not my purpose to detain you by a minute recital of the acts which sustain this assertion, but it is proper that I…”

There is too much at stake to allow pride or passion to influence your decision.

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.

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