The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant.


Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862: chronology-documents-bibliographical aids (ed. 1969)

Martin Van Buren Quotes

The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed...

The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed...

The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed...

The national will is the supreme law of the Republic, and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed...