John Jay actually said...

"A strong sense of the value of union induced the people, at a very early period, to institute a federal government."

"Among the many objects to which a wise and free people find it necessary to direct their attention, that of providing for their safety seems to be the first."

"It is not to be doubted that a unanimous and punctual observance of treaties and public engagements are the best fruits of good faith and honorable integrity."

"Providence has been pleased to give this one connected country to one united people—a people descended from the same ancestors, speaking the same language, professing the same religion, attached to th..."