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.
