Banks properly established and conducted are highly useful to the business of the country, and will doubtless continue to exist in the States so long as they conform to their laws and are found to be safe and beneficial.
Martin Van BurenAbout author
- Author's profession: President
- Nationality: american
- Born: December 5, 1782
- Died: July 24, 1862
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