It is due to our national character as well as to justice that this should on the part of each be a fixed principle of conduct.
Martin Van Buren: “It is due to our national character as well as to justice that this should on the part of each be a fixed principle of…”
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He asserts that maintaining justice is essential to uphold the national character.
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