Farewell Address
09/18/1796
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A well-informed citizenry is essential to a functioning democracy.
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none.
The best and noblest form of government is that which is founded on the will of the people.
The foundation of our national policy will be laid on the solid basis of the people's will.