Andrew Jackson: “To the House of Representatives: I transmit a letter from the Secretary of War ad interim, accompanied by various…”

The foundations must be laid in the affections of the people.

At every hazard and by every sacrifice this Union must be preserved.

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.

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