The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people.
Andrew Johnson
Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide.
Andrew Johnson
I feel incompetent to perform duties... which have been so unexpectedly thrown upon me.
Andrew Johnson
I am sworn to uphold the Constitution as Andy Johnson understands it and interprets it.
Andrew Johnson
Outside of the Constitution we have no legal authority more than private citizens, and within it we have only so much as that instrument gives us. This broad principle limits all our functions and applies to all subjects.
Andrew Johnson
I hold it the duty of the executive to insist upon frugality in the expenditure, and a sparing economy is itself a great national source.