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"So far as it depends on the course of this government, our relations of good will and friendship will be sedulously cultivated with all nations."
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"Wealth can only be accumulated by the earnings of industry and the savings of frugality."
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John Tyler was the tenth president of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845, after briefly holding office as the tenth vice president in 1841. He was elected vice president on the 1840 Whig ticket with William Henry Harrison, succeeding to the presidency following Harrison's death 31 days after assuming office as president. Tyler was a stalwart supporter and advocate of states' rights, incl
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"Let it, then, be henceforth proclaimed to the world, that mans conscience was created free; that he is no longer accountable to his fellow man for his religious opinions, being responsible therefore only to his God."
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"Patronage is the sword and cannon by which war may be made on the liberty of the human race."
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"In 1840 I was called from my farm to undertake the administration of public affairs and I foresaw that I was called to a bed of thorns. I now leave that bed which has afforded me little rest, and eagerly seek repose in the quiet enjoyments of rural life."
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"If the tide of defamation and abuse shall turn, and my administration come to be praised, future Vice-Presidents who may succeed to the Presidency may feel some slight encouragement to pursue an independent course."
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"I can never consent to being dictated to as to what I shall or shall not do. I, as President, shall be responsible for my administration. I hope to have your hearty co-operation in carrying out its measures. So long as you see fit to do this, I shall be glad to have you with me. When you think otherwise, your resignations will be accepted."
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