If laws acting upon private... by Martin Van Buren, an American President

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“If laws acting upon private interests can not always be avoided, they should be confined within the narrowest limits, and left wherever possible to the legislatures of the States.”

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Martin Van Buren

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Name: Martin Van Buren

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Dec 5, 1782

Date of Death: Jul 24, 1862

Profession: President

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