I have never been a communicant.

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

Extensive powers not exercised as far as was necessary have, I believe, scarcely ever failed to ruin the possessor.

[The spirit of party] opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated access to the government itself through the channels of party passions.

I was summoned by my Country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love.

Uniformity in the currency, weights, and measures of the United States is an object of great importance, and will, I am persuaded, be duly attended to.