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

Quote by Martin Van Buren

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

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

In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits...

In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits...

The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to...

The connection which formerly existed between the Government and banks was in reality injurious to...

Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concessions: thro their agency the Union was established - the patriotic...

Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concessions: thro their agency the Union was established - the patriotic...

My conviction of the necessity of further legislative provisions for the safe-keeping and disbursement of...

My conviction of the necessity of further legislative provisions for the safe-keeping and disbursement of...

Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concessions: thro' their agency the Union was established - the patriotic...

Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concessions: thro' their agency the Union was established - the patriotic...

In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits...

In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits...

I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred...

I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred...

Our country presents on every side the evidences of that continued favor under whose auspices...

Our country presents on every side the evidences of that continued favor under whose auspices...

For myself, therefore, I desire to declare that the principle that will govern me in...

For myself, therefore, I desire to declare that the principle that will govern me in...

Between Russia and the United States sentiments of good will continue to be mutually cherished....

Between Russia and the United States sentiments of good will continue to be mutually cherished....

As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my...

As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my...

The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts...

The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts...

The condition of the tribes which occupy the country set apart for them in the...

The condition of the tribes which occupy the country set apart for them in the...

Every proper exertion has been made and will be continued to carry out the wishes...

Every proper exertion has been made and will be continued to carry out the wishes...

Banks properly established and conducted are highly useful to the business of the country, and...

Banks properly established and conducted are highly useful to the business of the country, and...

Banks properly established and conducted are highly useful to the business of the country, and...

Banks properly established and conducted are highly useful to the business of the country, and...

If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined...

If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined...

It seems proper, at all events, that by an early enactment similar to that of...

It seems proper, at all events, that by an early enactment similar to that of...

On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and...

On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and...