The Less Government Interferes With Private Pursuits,

The Connection Which Formerly Existed Between The Government And Banks Was In Reality Injurious To Both, As Well As To The General Interests Of The Community At Large.

I Am More Than Ever Convinced Of The Dangers To Which The Free And Unbiased Exercise Of Political Opinion - The Only Sure Foundation And Safeguard Of Republican Government - Would Be Exposed By Any Further Increase Of The Already Overgrown Influence Of Corporate Authorities.

We Remain At Peace With All Nations, And No Efforts On My Part Consistent With The Preservation Of Our Rights And The Honor Of The Country Shall Be Spared To Maintain A Position So Consonant To Our Institutions.

In Time Of Peace There Can, At All Events, Be No Justification For The Creation Of A Permanent Debt By The Federal Government. Its Limited Range Of Constitutional Duties May Certainly Under Such Circumstances Be Performed Without Such A Resort.

No Evil Can Result From Its [slavery's] Inhibition More Pernicious Than Its Toleration.