George Washington: “Justice must be the foundation of all government actions.”

I have finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States.

I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.

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.

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