There are some who lack confidence in the integrity and capacity of the people to govern themselves. To all who entertain such fears I will most respectfully say that I entertain none. If man is not capable, and is not to be trusted with the government of himself, is he to be trusted with the government of others? Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man - for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.

I have reached the summit of my ambition.

I am sworn to uphold the Constitution as Andy Johnson understands it and interprets it.

If you always support the correct principles then you will never get the wrong results!

The life of a republic lies certainly in the energy, virtue, and intelligence of its citizens.

When I die, I desire no better winding sheet than the Stars and Stripes, and no softer pillow than the Constitution of my country.

Duties have been mine; consequences are God's.