Quote by Andrew Jackson
As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will as long as it secures to us the rights of persons and of property, liberty of conscience and of the press, it will be worth defending.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of having a government that prioritizes the well-being of its people and respects their rights. It suggests that as long as the government serves the interests of the people, protects their basic rights (including freedom of conscience and press), and upholds personal and property rights, it is deserving of defense. It implies that a government that fulfills these criteria is both valuable and worth supporting.