George Washington: “The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.”

I have finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States.

A good government must be founded on the principle of justice and liberty for all its citizens.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

It is with peculiar satisfaction I can say, that prompted by a high sense of duty in my attendance on public worship, I have been gratified by the liberal and interesting discourses delivered in your Churches.