Coming as you do, for the most part, immediately from the people and the States by election, and possessing the fullest opportunity to know their sentiments, the present Congress will be sincerely solicitous to carry into full and fair effect the will of their constituents in regard to this institution.
Jackson emphasizes the responsibility of Congress to represent the will of the people regarding the bank.
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