No evil can result from its [slavery’s] inhibition more pernicious than its toleration. — Martin Van Buren
Banks properly established and conducted are highly useful to the business of the country — Martin Van Buren
It affords me sincere pleasure to be able to apprise you of the entire removal of the cherokee — Martin Van Buren
Every proper exertion has been made and will be continued to carry out the wishes of congress in relation — Martin Van Buren
It seems proper, at all events, that by an early enactment similar to that of other countries the application — Martin Van Buren
In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits — Martin Van Buren
If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined within the narrowest limits — Martin Van Buren
The connection which formerly existed between the government and banks was in reality injurious to both — Martin Van Buren
The law increasing and organizing the military establishment of the united states has been nearly — Martin Van Buren
Our country presents on every side the evidences of that continued favor under whose auspices it — Martin Van Buren
The case of the seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts of the — Martin Van Buren
The condition of the tribes which occupy the country set apart for them in the west is highly prosperous — Martin Van Buren
Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concessions: thro’ their agency the union was established – the patriotic spirit — Martin Van Buren
My conviction of the necessity of further legislative provisions for the safe-keeping and disbursement — Martin Van Buren
On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor — Martin Van Buren
The national will is the supreme law of the republic, and on all subjects within the limits — Martin Van Buren
As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it. — Martin Van Buren
I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men… in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor. — Martin Van Buren
Between russia and the united states sentiments of good will continue to be mutually cherished. — Martin Van Buren