George Washington: “Let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the Constitution…”

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.

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

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

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