I know nothing, by experience, of party discipline. I would rather be a raccoon-dog, and belong to a Negro in the forest, than to belong to any party….

We have the right as individuals, to give away as much of our own money as we please in charity; but as members of Congress we have no right to appro….

Congress allows lemonade to the members and has it charged under the head of stationery-I move also that whiskey be allowed under the item of fuel..

It was expected of me that I was to bow to the name of Andrew Jackson... even at the expense of my conscience and judgement. such a thing was new to ….