Political Quotes

Andrew Jackson: “In this point of the case the question is distinctly presented whether the people of the United States are to govern…”

On the record
In this point of the case the question is distinctly presented whether the people of the United States are to govern through representatives chosen by their unbiased suffrages or whether the money and power of a great corporation are to be secretly exerted to influence their judgment and control their decisions.
Said by
Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson raises a fundamental question about the influence of corporations on democracy and the people's governance.

Share

More from Andrew Jackson

Mar 3, 1837

Mutual suspicions and reproaches may in time create mutual hostility.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 3, 1837

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 3, 1837

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

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

Other voices in this conversation