At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.
James MonroeOur relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.
James MonroeThe crime of ingratitude has not yet stained, and I trust never will stain, our national character. You are considered by them as not only having rendered important service in our own revolution, but as being, on a more extended scale, the friend of human rights, and able advocate of public liberty. To the welfare of Thomas Paine, the Americas are not, nor can they be, indifferent.
James MonroeOur country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!
James Monroe