Andrew Jackson: “The papers relative to the letter of the late minister of France have been added to those called for, that the subject…”

It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.

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.

In your hands is rightfully placed the sovereignty of the country.

Mutual suspicions and reproaches may in time create mutual hostility.