The movements of a great nation are connected in all their parts. If errors have been committed they ought to be corrected; if the policy is sound it ought to be supported.

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.

It is better to spread trust all around than to hand out money!

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

In a representative republic, the education of our children must be of the utmost importance!

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.

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.