Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.
From James Monroe
The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong.
At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.
The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.
In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.
It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained.
It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty.
Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.
A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.
By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State of Ohio, and to a part of that in the Michigan Territory and of the State of Indiana.
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