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The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant.
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gutenberg.orgMartin Van Buren: “The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers…”
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Van Buren emphasizes the importance of adhering to the will of the people as a fundamental principle of governance.
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