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Martin Van Buren Quotes

On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.
Martin Van Buren

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Category:
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Date of Birth:
December 5, 1782
Date of Death:
July 24, 1862
Nationality:
American
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