John Calhoun, if you secede from my nation I will secede your head from the rest of your body.

The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his government deserves to be a slave, and must be punished as an enemy of his country and a friend to her foe

When you get in debt you become a slave.

Oh, do not cry - be good children and we will all meet in heaven.

If congress has the right under the Constitution to issue paper money, it was given them to use themselves, not to be delegated to individuals or corporations.

I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life.

In England the judges should have independence to protect the people against the crown. Here the judges should not be independent of the people, but be appointed for not more than seven years. The people would always re-elect the good judges.