A passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils

I cannot tell a lie. I cut down the cherry tree.

I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery.

Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.

The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.

No measure can be more desirable, whether viewed with an eye to its intrinsic importance, or to the general sentiment and wish of the Nation than to establish a systematic and effectual arrangement for the regular redemption and discharge of the public debt.

Even respectable characters speak of a monarchical form of government without horror.