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Martin Van Buren: Whatever may be your decision, it shall be faithfully executed, confident that it will be characterized by that…

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Whatever may be your decision, it shall be faithfully executed, confident that it will be characterized by that moderation and justice which will, I trust, under all circumstances govern the councils of our country.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Van Buren assures that whatever Congress decides will be executed with moderation and justice.

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