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Washington's Farewell Address: The Proclamation of Jackson Against Nullification, and the Declaration of Independence

Book by George Washington · 3 quotes · Farewell Address, Foreign Policy, Government

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Washington's Farewell Address: The Proclamation of Jackson Against Nullification, and the Declaration of Independence Quotes

“Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government.”

“The duty of holding a Neutral conduct may be inferred, without any thing more, from the obligation which justice and humanity impose on every nation, in cases in which it is free to act, to maintain inviolate the relations of Peace and amity toward other Nations.”