George Washington: “I nominate Thomas Pinckney to be envoy extraordinary of the United States to His Catholic Majesty.”

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

Believe me, sir, no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your Administration.

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

Satisfied, therefore, that you have sincerely wished and endeavored to avert war, and exhausted to the last drop the cup of reconciliation, we can with pure hearts appeal to Heaven for the justice of our cause.