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 appropriate a dollar of the public money. Davy Crockett charitycongressdollar Change image and share on social
I have suffered my self to be politically sacrificed to save my country from ruin and disgrace and if I am never a gain elected I will have the gratification to know that I have done my duty. Davy Crockett countrydisgraceduty Change image and share on social
Heaven knows that I have done all that a mortal could do, to save the people, and the failure was not my fault, but the fault of others. Davy Crockett failurefaultheaven Change image and share on social
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 me, and a total stranger to my principles. Davy Crockett andrewbowconscience Change image and share on social
Look at my arms, you will find no party hand-cuff on them. Davy Crockett armcufffind Change image and share on social
If one man in the country could take all the money, what was the use of passing any bills about it? Davy Crockett billcountryman Change image and share on social
Let your tongue speak what your heart thinks. Davy Crockett heartspeakthink Change image and share on social
We must not permit our respect for the dead or our sympathy for the living to lead us into an act of injustice to the balance of the living. Davy Crockett actbalancedead Change image and share on social
Throughout the day no time for memorandums now. Go ahead! Liberty and independence forever. Davy Crockett aheaddayforever Change image and share on social
