Martin Van Buren actually said...

"The financial operations of the Government during the present year have, I am happy to say, been very successful."

"Most of the arguments that dissuade us from employing banks in the custody and disbursement of the public money apply with equal force to the receipt of their notes for public dues."

"The people of the United States feel, as it is hoped they always will, a warm solicitude for the success of all who are sincerely endeavoring to improve the political condition of mankind."

"Nothing can compensate a people for a dependence upon others for the bread they eat."