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“I am tolerant of all creeds. Yet if any sect suffered itself to be used for political objects I would meet it by political opposition. In my view church and state should be separate, not only in form, but fact. Religion and politics should not be mingled.”

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Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore was the 13th President of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853. He held various political positions throughout his career, including Governor of New York and Speaker of the House. Fillmore is known for his stance on the slavery issue and for signing the Kansas-Nebraska Act during his presidency, which led to the Kansas Territory conflict. His presidency was relatively short, but he remains an important figure in American history. more

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