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

In 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

The emigrants although of different parties and different religious sects all flew from persecution in pursuit of liberty.

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.

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

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

The American continents, by the free and independent condition by which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.