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On the recordDecember 5, 1842
The chief embarrassments which at the moment exhibit themselves have arisen from overaction, and the most difficult task which remains to be accomplished is that of correcting and overcoming its effects.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

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Second Annual Message

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