Farewell Address
09/18/1796
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The nation that expects to be ignorant and free, expects what never was and never will be.
The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly consider...
A good government must be founded on the principle of justice and liberty for all its citizens.
I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.