Andrew Jackson: “The want of this equitable distribution can not fail to prove a prolific source of irritation among the States.”

The paper money system of this country may be used as an engine to undermine your free institutions.

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

The duty of every government [is so] to regulate its currency as to protect this numerous class.

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