George Washington: “Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.”

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.

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

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

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