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Congress can not be too jealous of the conduct of those who are intrusted with the public money, and I shall at all times be disposed to encourage a watchful discharge of this duty.
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gutenberg.orgMartin Van Buren: “Congress can not be too jealous of the conduct of those who are intrusted with the public money, and I shall at all…”
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Van Buren stresses the importance of Congress being vigilant in overseeing public financial conduct.
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