Community Quote by John C. Calhoun

The danger in our system is that the general government, which represents the interests of the whole, may encroach on the states, which represent…

— John C. Calhoun

Of the two, I considered it more important to avoid a war with England about Oregon than a war with Mexico, important as I…

— John C. Calhoun

The error is in the assumption that the General Government is a party to the constitutional compact. The States ... formed the compact, acting…

— John C. Calhoun

There is not an example on record of any free state holding a province of the same extent and population without disastrous consequences. The…

— John C. Calhoun

It is a remarkable fact in the political history of man that there is scarcely an instance of a free constitutional government which has…

— John C. Calhoun

“Nothing is more difficult than to equalize the action of the government in reference to the various and diversified interests of the community; and…

— John C. Calhoun

In looking back, I see nothing to regret and little to correct.

— John C. Calhoun

I am not one of those who believe that we are bound to vote supplies to cover a deficiency in the treasury whenever called…

— John C. Calhoun

A power has risen up in the government greater than the people themselves, consisting of many and various and powerful interests, combined into one…

— John C. Calhoun

It has been lately urged in a very respectable quarter that it is the mission of this country to spread civil and religious liberty…

— John C. Calhoun

Let a durable and firm peace be established and this government be confined rigidly to the few great objects for which it was instituted,…

— John C. Calhoun

Once established with Great Britain, it would not be difficult, with moderation and prudence, to establish permanent peace with the rest of the world,…

— John C. Calhoun