George Washington: “Upon the result of your deliberations the future conduct of the Executive will on this occasion materially depend.”

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.

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

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

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