I have ever been opposed to banks, - opposed to internal improvements by the general government, - opposed to distribution of public lands among the states, - opposed to taking the power from the hands of the people, - opposed to special monopolies, - opposed to a protective tariff, - opposed to a latitudinal construction of the constitution, - opposed to slavery agitation and disunion. This is my democracy. Point to a single act of my public career not in keeping with these principles.

Texas can make it without the United States, but the United States cannot make it without Texas

The benefits of education and of useful knowledge, generally diffused through a community, are essential to the preservation of a free government.

He has all the characteristics of a dog - except loyalty.

I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.

Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has ever blessed my vision!

Let me tell you what is coming. After the sacrifice of countless millions of treasure and hundreds of thousands of lives you may win Southern independence, but I doubt it. The North is determined to preserve this Union. They are not a fiery, impulsive people as you are, for they live in colder climates. But when they begin to move in a given direction, they move with the steady momentum and perseverance of a mighty avalanche.