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Martin Van Buren: Bound by no entangling alliances, yet linked by a common nature and interest with the other nations of mankind, our…

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Bound by no entangling alliances, yet linked by a common nature and interest with the other nations of mankind, our aspirations are for the preservation of peace, in whose solid and civilizing triumphs all may participate with a generous emulation.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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Van Buren emphasizes the importance of maintaining peace and cooperation with other nations.

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