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Thomas Hart Benton's Remarks to the Senate on the Expunging Resolution

By Thomas Hart Benton
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A senator delivers a formal argument to have a previous Senate resolution condemning the president removed from the record, contending that popular instructions, recent elections, and the decline of a powerful national bank demonstrate the people's desire for expungement. The speaker accuses political and financial interests of engineering the original censure, declines to reopen the substantive debate, and instead assesses the administration's performance, arguing that dire predictions about the presidency proved unfounded and that the nation enjoys peace abroad and increased international respect.

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Thomas Hart Benton

Thomas Hart Benton was an influential American politician and author, known for his extensive writings on the workings of the American government during the early 19th century. He served as a U.S. Senator from Missouri and was a prominent advocate for westward expansion. Benton's notable work, "Thirty Years' View," is a comprehensive two-volume history that chronicles the political landscape of the United States from 1820 to 1850, providing insights into the governance and challenges of the era. His speeches and writings reflect his commitment to democracy and his vision for the nation's future.

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