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Coming into office the declared enemy of both, I have earnestly endeavored to prevent a resort to either.
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gutenberg.orgMartin Van Buren: “Coming into office the declared enemy of both, I have earnestly endeavored to prevent a resort to either.”
Editor's note · Context
Van Buren reflects on his opposition to the national debt and national bank upon taking office.
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