The same wide-spreading influence impeded also the resources of the Government, curtailed its useful operations, embarrassed the fulfillment of its obligations, and seriously interfered with the execution of the laws.
Van Buren points out that the influence of banks hindered government resources and operations, affecting law execution.
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