Famous quote by Martin Van Buren

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"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

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This quote is written / told by Martin Van Buren between December 5, 1782 and July 24, 1862. He/she was a famous President from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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