No measure can be more desirable, whether viewed with an eye to its intrinsic importance or to the general sentiment and wish of the nation.
George Washington
The Public Record
George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He is often referred to as the 'Father of His Country.' Washington played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. His leadership set many precedents for the federal government and the presidency, including the tradition of a two-term limit for presidents.
It would be wise, however, by timely provisions to guard against those acts of our own citizens which might tend to disturb [peace]...
I can not dismiss the subject of Indian affairs without again recommending to your consideration the expediency of more adequate provision for giving energy to the laws throughout our interior frontier.
I do by these presents most earnestly admonish and exhort all persons whom it may concern to refrain and desist from all unlawful combinations and proceedings.
All lawful ways and means will be strictly put in execution for bringing to justice the infractors thereof and securing obedience thereto.
The people are the source of all power, and their consent is necessary to the legitimacy of any government.
I lay before you a copy of a letter from the judges of the circuit court of the United States held for the New York district.
The Constitution has prescribed that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers.
The Constitution has also provided that the number of Representatives shall not exceed 1 for every 30,000.





