“The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”
— George Washington
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“Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.”
— George Washington
Author: George Washington
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