George Washington: “Nothing is more important than preserving the freedom and rights of individuals.”

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

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.

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

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