And may that Being who is supreme over all, the Patron of order, the Fountain of justice, and the Protector, in all ages of the world, of virtuous liberty, continue His blessing upon this nation and its government, and give it all possible success and duration, consistent with the ends of His providence.
John Quincy AdamsThose who take oaths to politically powerful secret societies cannot be depended on for loyalty to a democratic republic.
John Quincy AdamsLet us not be unmindful that liberty is power, that the nation blessed with the largest portion of liberty must in proportion to its numbers be the most powerful nation upon earth.
John Quincy Adams