The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.
James MonroeIn wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do
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 MonroeThe right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.
James MonroeOur relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.
James MonroeBefore 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.
James Monroe