I hold it the duty of the Executive to insist upon frugality in the…

Quote byAndrew Johnson · 1808–1875

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: First State of the Union Address (1865).

English (original)

I hold it the duty of the Executive to insist upon frugality in the expenditures, and a sparing economy is itself a great national resource.

— Andrew Johnson

There are some who lack confidence in the integrity and capacity of the people to govern themselves.

No, gentlemen, if I am to be shot at, I want no man to be in the way of the bullet.

Whenever you hear a man prating about the Constitution, spot him as a traitor.

There are no good laws but such as repeal other laws.

we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.

Mr. Jefferson meant the white race.