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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 21, 1794

Next to the consciousness of upright intentions, it is the highest pleasure to be approved by the enlightened representatives of a free nation.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 20, 1794

I nominate Thomas Pinckney to be envoy extraordinary of the United States to His Catholic Majesty.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 20, 1794

I lay before Congress copies of a letter from the governor of the State of New York and of the exemplification of an act of the legislature thereof ratifying the amendment of the Constitution of the United States proposed by the Senate and House of Representatives at their last session, respecting the judicial power.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 18, 1794

Let us unite, therefore, in imploring the Supreme Ruler of Nations to spread his holy protection over these United States.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 18, 1794

To yield to the treasonable fury of so small a portion of the United States would be to violate the fundamental principle of our Constitution, which enjoins that the will of the majority shall prevail.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 18, 1794

Let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the Constitution of the United States.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 18, 1794

Nothing can more promote the permanent welfare of the nation and nothing would be more grateful to our constituents.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Jun 1, 1794

This intelligence brings a fresh proof of the insufficiency of the existing provisions of the laws toward the effectual cultivation and preservation of peace with our Indian neighbors.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· May 20, 1794

this new state of things suggests the propriety of placing the United States in a posture of effectual preparation for an event which, notwithstanding the endeavors making to avert it, may by circumstances beyond our control be forced upon us

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Apr 15, 1794

A mission like this will announce to the world a solicitude for a friendly adjustment of our complaints and a reluctance to hostility.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Apr 15, 1794

I have thought proper to nominate, and do hereby nominate, John Jay as envoy extraordinary of the United States to His Britannic Majesty.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Apr 15, 1794

Peace ought to be pursued with unremitted zeal before the last resource, which has so often been the scourge of nations, is contemplated.

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