John Adams: “Here and throughout our country may simple manners, pure morals, and true religion flourish forever!”

But considering the late manifestations of her policy toward foreign nations, I deem it a duty deliberately and solemnly to declare my opinion that whether we negotiate with her or not, vigorous preparations for war will be alike…

A manly sense of national honor, dignity, and independence has appeared which, if encouraged and invigorated by every branch of the Government, will enable us to view undismayed the enterprises of any foreign power and become the sure…

The faith of society is pledged for the preservation of the rights of commercial and sea faring no less than of the other citizens.

An efficient preparation for war can alone insure peace.