George Washington: “I retain full confidence in our minister resident at Madrid.”

I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.

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.

True patriotism is not just a feeling but a commitment to the well-being of our country.