Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
Reputation is the most valuable asset a person can possess.
An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.
To be effective in any government, the leader must be guided by principles of honesty and integrity.
To be a successful leader, one must earn the trust and respect of those who are led.
the commissioners for holding the proposed treaty will, therefore, be instructed to inquire into the causes of the hosti...
I therefore nominate Fulwar Skipwith to be consul-general of the United States in France.
the treaty which may be made shall be considered as affecting any question which may arise upon the supplementary act
it occasions a very serious annual expense to the United States
The protection of individual rights is essential for the preservation of liberty.
I now transmit to the Senate that treaty and other documents connected with it.
It may be probably necessary to the more successful conduct of our affairs on the coast of Barbary that one consul shoul...
As no appointment for these offices will be accepted without some emolument annexed, I submit to the consideration of Co...
Perfect harmony reigns between the two Republics.
I am happy, therefore, in being able to say that from the last authentic accounts the Dey was disposed to treat for a pe...
These acts embrace an object of such magnitude, and in their consequences may so deeply affect the peace and welfare of ...
I lay before Congress, for their consideration, a letter from the Secretary of State upon the subject of a loan which is...
A spirit of discontent, from several causes, arose in the early part of the present year among the Six Nations of Indian...
