Andrew Jackson: “The successful operation of the federal system can only be preserved by confining it to the few and simple, but yet…”

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

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.

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