Farewell Address
09/18/1796
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A nation that does not respect the rights of its citizens cannot be considered just.
A leader must be guided by principles of fairness and justice in all actions.
Every citizen has a responsibility to support and defend their country.
The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little politi...