In the few instances in which they were aided by citizens of the United States the acts of these misguided men were not only in direct contravention of the laws and well-known wishes of their own Government, but met with the decided disapprobation of the people of the United States.
Van Buren condemns the actions of misguided individuals who violate laws and the wishes of their government.
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