Andrew Jackson: “In compliance with a resolution of the Senate at their last session, I herewith transmit the inclosed documents, which…”

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

The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.

If we turn to our relations with foreign powers, we find our condition equally gratifying.

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