I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor. (Martin Van Buren)

I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor.

Martin Van Buren

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