I cannot expect to perform the task with equal ability and success.

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The people under our system, like the king in a monarchy, never dies.

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No evil can result from its inhibition more pernicious than its toleration.

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The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.

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The government should not be guided by Temporary Excitement, but by Sober Second Thought.

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Between Russia and the United States sentiments of good will continue to be mutually cherished.

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As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.

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

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It affords me sincere pleasure to be able to apprise you of the entire removal of the Cherokee Nation of Indians to their new homes west of the Mississippi.

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Mutual forbearance and reciprocal concessions: thro' their agency the Union was established - the patriotic spirit from which they emanated will forever sustain it.

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