Political Quotes

George Washington: “It is generally agreed that some cavalry, either militia or regular, will be necessary.”

On the recordFebruary 27, 1797
It is generally agreed that some cavalry, either militia or regular, will be necessary.
Said by
George Washington
Independent · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Veto Message

Share

More from George Washington

Feb 20, 1798

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 3, 1799

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

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1797

It is with peculiar satisfaction I can say, that prompted by a high sense of duty in my attendance on public worship, I have been gratified by the liberal and interesting discourses delivered in your Churches.

revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com
Jul 12, 1798

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.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation