May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that Fillmore believed God would need to save the country, because the people were not doing enough to help. He seems to think the people were not taking responsibility for their country, and that only God could step in and fix the problems. The quote implies Fillmore felt the people were not fulfilling their duty as citizens to care for and improve their country.

About Millard Fillmore

Millard Fillmore was the 13th president of the United States, serving from 1850 to 1853. He was the last president to be a member of the Whig Party while in office. Fillmore was instrumental in passing the Compromise of 1850, which temporarily resolved the battle over the expansion of slavery.

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