Even in the closing years of Van Buren's venerable life, when people used often to see him, white-haired and bright-eyed, walking on Wall Street arm in arm with his son John, his was still the face of a master diplomatist.
This quote reflects on Van Buren's enduring presence and reputation even in his later years.
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It is not the bondholder, it is the office holder who sucks the blood of the people.
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