George Washington: “Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives:”

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

An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.

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.

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