Political Quotes

Andrew Jackson: “In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of February 9, 1832, I have received the accompanying report from the…”

On the recordMarch 1, 1832
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of February 9, 1832, I have received the accompanying report from the Commissioner of the General Land Office, on the extent and amount of business of the surveyor-general's district for Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas, and the expediency of dividing the said district, which is respectfully submitted to the Senate.
Said by
Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Special Message

Share

More from Andrew Jackson

Mar 3, 1837

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 3, 1837

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 3, 1837

It is from within, among yourselves--from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition and inordinate thirst for power--that factions will be formed and liberty endangered.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation