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I have no private purpose to accomplish, no party objectives to build up, no enemies to punish-nothing to serve but my country.

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Zachary Taylor
Age: 65 †
Born: 1784
Born: November 24
Died: 1850
Died: July 9
12Th U.S. President
Statesperson
Barboursville
Virginia
Z. Taylor
President Taylor
Old Rough and Ready
President Zachary Taylor
Enemy
Party
Punish
Purpose
Objectives
Nothing
Enemies
Country
Accomplish
Serve
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For more than half a century... this Union has stood unshaken. Whatever dangers may threaten it, I shall stand by it and maintain it in its integrity to the full extent of the obligations imposed and the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution.
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In the discharge of duties my guide will be the Constitution, which I this day swear to preserve, protect, and defend.
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In conclusion I congratulate you, my fellow-citizens, upon the high state of prosperity to which the goodness of Divine Providence has conducted our common country. Let us invoke a continuance of the same protecting care which has led us from small beginnings to the eminence we this day occupy
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The power given by the Constitution to the Executive to interpose his veto is a high conservative power but in my opinion it should never be exercised except in cases of clear violation of the Constitution, or manifest haste and want of due consideration by Congress.
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I would not be the mere President of a Party. I feel bound to administer the government untrammeled by party schemes.
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I am not a party candidate, and if elected cannot be President of a party, but the President of the whole people.
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My life has been devoted to arms, yet I look upon war at all times, and under all circumstances, as a national calamity to be avoided if compatible with national honor.
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The idea that I should become President seems to me too visionary to require a serious answer. It has never entered my head, nor is it likely to enter the head of any other person.
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Let us invoke a continuance of the same protecting care which has led us from small beginnings to the eminence we this day occupy.
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The only ground of hope for the continuance of our free institutions is in the proper moral and religious training of the children, that they may be prepared to discharge aright the duties of men and citizens.
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I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.
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I regret nothing, but I am sorry that I am about to leave my friends.
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For more than half a century, during which kingdoms and empires have fallen, this Union has stood unshaken. The patriots who formed it have long since descended to the grave yet still it remains, the proudest monument to their memory. . .
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May the boldest fear and the wisest tremble when incurring responsibilities on which may depend our country's peace and prosperity, and in some degree the hopes and happiness of the whole human family.
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I shall pursue a straight forward course deviating neither to the right or left so that comes what may I hope my real friends will never have to blush for me, so far as truth, honesty & fair dealings are concerned.
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A strong reputation is like a good bonfire. When you have one kindled it's easy to keep the flame burning, even if someone comes along and tries to piss on it. But if you fall asleep and neglect it...You'll wake up with ashes.
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