George Washington: “The duty of holding a neutral conduct may be inferred, without any thing more, from the obligation which justice and…”

I must not conceal from you my earnest wish that the choice had fallen upon a man less declined in years and better qualified to encounter the usual vicissitudes of war.

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

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.