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Martin Van Buren

On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.

Martin Van Buren

Trust

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Martin Van Buren acknowledges that the people have entrusted him with an important responsibility that was previously given to his respected predecessor. He admits that he does not believe he can carry out this difficult duty as effectively or successfully as that predecessor did.

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