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Martin Van Buren quotes

American President December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862

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It affords me sincere pleasure to be able to apprise you of the entire removal of the Cherokee Nation of Indians to their new homes west of the Mississippi. Martin Van Buren
It seems proper, at all events, that by an early enactment similar to that of other countries the application of public money by an officer of Government to private uses should be made a felony and visited with severe and ignominious punishment. Martin Van Buren
Our country presents on every side the evidences of that continued favor under whose auspices it, has gradually risen from a few feeble and dependent colonies to a prosperous and powerful confederacy. Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren quote: "The people under our system, like the king in a monarchy,..."
The people under our system, like the king in a monarchy, never dies. Martin Van Buren
The law increasing and organizing the military establishment of the United States has been nearly carried into effect, and the Army has been extensively and usefully employed during the past season. Martin Van Buren
The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to both, as well as to the general interests of the community at large. Martin Van Buren
In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits and burdens the advantage of individuals will be augmented at the expense of the community at large. Martin Van Buren
For myself, therefore, I desire to declare that the principle that will govern me in the high duty to which my country calls me is a strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the Constitution as it was designed by those who framed it. Martin Van Buren
Every proper exertion has been made and will be continued to carry out the wishes of Congress in relation to the tobacco trade, as indicated in the several resolutions of the House of Representatives and the legislation of the two branches. Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren quote: "The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement,..."
The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought. Martin Van Buren
Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concessions: thro' their agency the Union was established - the patriotic spirit from which they emanated will forever sustain it. Martin Van Buren
If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined within the narrowest limits, and left wherever possible to the legislatures of the States. Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren quote: "No evil can result from its inhibition more pernicious than..."
No evil can result from its inhibition more pernicious than its toleration. Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren quote: "The less government interferes with private pursuits, the..."
The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity. Martin Van Buren

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