Such circumstances call with peculiar importunity not less for a disposition to unite in all those measures on which the honor, safety, and prosperity of our country depend than for all the exertions of wisdom and firmness.
John Adams: “Such circumstances call with peculiar importunity not less for a disposition to unite in all those measures on which the…”
Editor's note · Context
He calls for unity and wisdom in measures that ensure the country's honor and prosperity.
Share
More from John Adams
As to myself, it is my anxious desire so to execute the trust reposed in me as to render the people of the United States prosperous and happy.
To your patriotism, gentlemen, has been confided the honorable duty of guarding the public interests; and while the past is to your country a sure pledge that it will be faithfully discharged, permit me to assure you that your labors to…
May this territory be the residence of virtue and happiness!
Such a naval force as it is doubtless in the power of the United States to create and maintain would also afford to them the best means of general defense by facilitating the safe transportation of troops and stores to every part of our…