George Washington actually said...

There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.

01/08/1790

More George Washington Quotes

"I now transmit to the Senate that treaty and other documents connected with it."

"It contains a regular, full, and definitive relinquishment on the part of the Creek Nation of the Oconee land."

"GO. WASHINGTON."

"Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:"