I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor. Martin Van Buren confidefootstepillustrious Change image and share on social
The United States have fulfilled in good faith all their treaty stipulations with the Indian tribes, and have in every other instance insisted upon a like performance of their obligations. Martin Van Buren faithfulfillgood Change image and share on social
It seems proper, at all events, that by an early enactment similar to that of other countries the application of public money by an officer of Government to private uses should be made a felony and visited with severe and ignominious punishment. Martin Van Buren applicationcountryearly share on social
No evil can result from its inhibition more pernicious than its toleration. Martin Van Buren evilinhibitionpernicious Change image and share on social
With respect to the northeastern boundary of the United States, no official correspondence between this Government and that of Great Britain has passed since that communicated to Congress toward the close of their last session. Martin Van Buren boundarybritainclose share on social
Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concessions: thro' their agency the Union was established - the patriotic spirit from which they emanated will forever sustain it. Martin Van Buren agencyconcessionemanate Change image and share on social
The condition of the tribes which occupy the country set apart for them in the West is highly prosperous, and encourages the hope of their early civilization. They have for the most part abandoned the hunter state and turned their attention to agricultural pursuits. Martin Van Buren abandonagriculturalattention share on social
We remain at peace with all nations, and no efforts on my part consistent with the preservation of our rights and the honor of the country shall be spared to maintain a position so consonant to our institutions. Martin Van Buren consistentconsonantcountry share on social
In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits and burdens the advantage of individuals will be augmented at the expense of the community at large. Martin Van Buren advantageaugmentbenefit share on social
Between Russia and the United States sentiments of good will continue to be mutually cherished. Martin Van Buren cherishcontinuegood Change image and share on social
