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

The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of liberty and happiness...beyond the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy to do so. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries.

History has shown that at least one-half of every century is consumed in war.

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

National honor is national property of the highest value.

Before any man can be considered as a member of civil society, he must be considered as a subject of the Governor of the Universe. And to the same Divine Author of every good and perfect gift we are indebted for all those privileges and advantages, religious as well as civil, which are so richly enjoyed in this favored land.

The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.