The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to both, as well as to the general… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity. — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought. — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
In time of peace there can, at all events, be no justification for the creation of a permanent debt by the Federal… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
To avoid the necessity of a permanent debt and its inevitable consequences, I have advocated and endeavored to carry into effect the… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts of the Government to remove the Indians… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
With respect to the northeastern boundary of the United States, no official correspondence between this Government and that of Great Britain has… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits and burdens the advantage of individuals will… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
It seems proper, at all events, that by an early enactment similar to that of other countries the application of public money… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
I am more than ever convinced of the dangers to which the free and unbiased exercise of political opinion - the only… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
The law increasing and organizing the military establishment of the United States has been nearly carried into effect, and the Army has been extensively… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
I cannot expect to perform the task with equal ability and success. — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
For myself, therefore, I desire to declare that the principle that will govern me in the high duty to which my country calls me… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
No evil can result from its inhibition more pernicious than its toleration. — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
I only look to the gracious protection of the Divine Being whose strengthening support I humbly solicit, and whom I fervently pray to look… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
In time of peace there can, at all events, be no justification for the creation of a permanent debt by the Federal Government. Its… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to both, as well as to the general interests of… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
Railroad carriages are pulled at the enormous speed of fifteen miles per hour by engines which, in addition to endangering life and limb of… — Martin Van Buren Copy Share Image
