George Washington: “There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be…”

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There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.

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Independent · Virginia

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Washington asserts that the United States must maintain a strong reputation to be respected among nations.

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George Washington: “There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation…”