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“If it was wise, manly, and patriotic for us to establish a free government, it is equally wise to attend to the necessary means of its preservation.” quote by James Monroe — Download Open image

“If it was wise, manly, and patriotic for us to establish a free government, it is equally wise to attend to the necessary means of its preservation.”

James Monroe

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The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which…

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The crime of ingratitude has not yet stained, and I trust never will stain, our national character. You are considered by them as not only having rendered important service in our own revolution, but as being, on a more extended scale, the friend of human rights, and able advocate of public liberty. To the welfare of Thomas Paine, the Americas…

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In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our…

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The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

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Before any man can be considered as a member of civil society, he must be considered as a subject of the Governor of the…

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By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry,…

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In wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy…

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Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.

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A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends.

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There is a price tag on human liberty. That price is the willingness to assume the responsibilities of being free men. Payment of this…

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