"The incorporation of a bank, and the powers assumed by the bill, have not, in my opinion, been delegated to the United States by the Constitution."

"I have been the object of universal hatred and execration."

"I never expect to see a perfect work from imperfect man."

"If we mean to be a commercial people, or even to be secure on our Atlantic side, we must in a great measure possess our selves of the means of naval annoyance and defense."

"It has been said that the people are not fit for self-government. This is a libel upon the people."