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The people under our system, like the king in a monarchy, never dies.

~Martin Van Buren

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The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought.

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As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.

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The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.

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There is a power in public opinion in this country - and I thank God for it: for it is the most honest and best of all powers - which will not tolerate an incompetent or unworthy man to hold in his weak or wicked hands the lives and fortunes of his fellow-citizens.

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No evil can result from its inhibition more pernicious than its toleration.

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The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant.

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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.

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We remain at peace with all nations, and no efforts on my part consistent with the preservation of our rights and the honor of the country shall be spared to maintain a position so consonant to our institutions.

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I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: President

Born: December 5th, 1782

Died: July 24th, 1862

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