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Let the faith of the States, corporations, and individuals already pledged be kept with the most punctilious regard.
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gutenberg.orgMartin Van Buren: “Let the faith of the States, corporations, and individuals already pledged be kept with the most punctilious regard.”
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Van Buren emphasizes the importance of honoring commitments made by states, corporations, and individuals.
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