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

If it was wise, manly, and patriotic for us to establish a free government, it is equally wise to attend to the necessary means of its preservation.

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.

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

If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.

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

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.