In such a state of things we dare not be totally unmindful of ourselves or totally neglectful of that military position to which, in spite of the prudence and pacific disposition of our government, we may be driven for the preservation of our liberty and national independence.
Marshall stresses the importance of maintaining military readiness for the preservation of liberty and independence, despite a pacifist government stance.
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