During the darkest days of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress and George Washington - I call him the first George W. - (laughter and applause) - urged citizens to pray and to give thanks and to ask for God's protection.

We must support our rights or lose our character, and with it, perhaps, our liberties.

Peace is the best time for improvement and preparation of every kind; it is in peace that our commerce flourishes most, that taxes are most easily paid, and that the revenue is most productive.

The mention of Greece fills the mind with the most exalted sentiments and arouses in our bosoms the best feelings of which our nature is capable.

Let us by wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties.

If America wants concessions, she must fight for them. We must purchase our power with our blood.

National honor is national property of the highest value.