Andrew Jackson: “I transmit herewith, for the information of Congress, a report of the Secretary of State, respecting tonnage duties…”

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

At every hazard and by every sacrifice this Union must be preserved.

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

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