Andrew Jackson: “In that event every day's delay on our part will be a stain upon our national honor, as well as a denial of justice to…”

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

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

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

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