I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.
From James Monroe
National honor is the national property of the highest value.
The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.
A king without power is an absurdity.
It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary.
The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quarter will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contemplation.
The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which they are placed.
Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.
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