On the coming of that tremendous storm which for eight years desolated our country, Mr. Jefferson hesitated not, halted not.

Our form of government can no longer be considered an experiment in politics. Crowned with success, it stands forth an example to the world and exhibits the proudest triumph of reason and philosophy.

Our wise men flattered us into the adoption of the banking system under the idea that boundless wealth would result from the adoption.

Wealth can only be accumulated by the earnings of industry and the savings of frugality.

Protesting is a fundamental aspect of our democracy, and I will always encourage this course of action, but it can be intimidating.

Politics, where fat, bald, disagreeable men, unable to be candidates themselves, teach a president how to act on a public stage.

I want to make it clear that the lobbying sector does an important job. It is very useful to the government to hear the views of a broad range of groups to make sure we get the best.

While starving refugees in Homs were providing target practice for government snipers, Bashar al-Assad's strongest international backer was in Sochi, at the Iceberg Skating Palace, visibly moved, smiling with deep satisfaction, as the Russians beautifully glided and leaped their way to the gold medal in the team event.