Andrew Jackson: “In regard to the expenditures on breakwaters since 1815”

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.

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

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

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