I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office.
Disunion by force is treason.
To the victors belong the spoils.
The Bible is the rock on which this Republic rests.
I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life.
Mr. Van Buren, your friends may be leaving you but my friends never leave me.