I sincerely regret that in the act before me I can perceive none of those modifications of the bank charter which are necessary, in my opinion, to make it compatible with justice, with sound policy, or with the Constitution of our country.
Veto Message [Of The Re-authorization of Bank of the United States]
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The power, however, is in your hands, and the remedy must and will be applied if you determine upon it.
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.
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