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 Copy Share Image
I am sworn to uphold the Constitution as Andy Johnson understands it and interprets it. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
I have lived among negroes, all my life, and I am for this Government with slavery under the Constitution as it is. I am… — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
The life of a republic lies certainly in the energy, virtue, and intelligence of its citizens. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
When I die, I desire no better winding sheet than the Stars and Stripes, and no softer pillow than the Constitution of my country. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
I realized, there are people out there who can beat me, want to beat me. And unless I continue to innovate and evolve, I… — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
Outside of the Constitution we have no legal authority more than private citizens, and within it we have only so much as that instrument… — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
If the rabble were lopped off at one end and the aristocrats at the other, all would be well with the country. — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
Notwithstanding a mendacious press; notwithstanding a subsidized gang of hirelings who have not ceased to traduce me, I have discharged all my official duties… — Andrew Johnson Copy Share Image
