The United States ought not to indulge a persuasion that, contrary to the order of human events, they will forever keep at a distance those painful appeals to arms with which the history of every other nation abounds.
He warns that the United States cannot expect to avoid conflict indefinitely, as history shows that nations often face wars.
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I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.
I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.
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.
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
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