Quote by Andrew Jackson

Nullification means insurrection and war and the other states have a right to put it down.

Nullification means insurrection and war and the other state

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective that nullification, the act of declaring a federal law invalid within a state's jurisdiction, is equivalent to insurrection and may lead to war. It asserts that if a state tries to nullify a law, other states have the right to suppress and counteract it. The quote suggests a belief in the authority and sovereignty of the federal government, emphasizing that challenging its laws can result in conflict and should be prevented by other states.

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