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On the recordJuly 9, 1832
I sincerely regret that in the act before me I can perceive none of those modifications of the bank charter which are necessary, in my opinion, to make it compatible with justice, with sound policy, or with the Constitution of our country.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Veto Message [Of The Re-authorization of Bank of the United States]

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