Washington Quotes on Foreign policy
"I can truly say I had rather be at Mount Vernon with a friend or two about me, than to be attended at the Seat of Government by the Officers of State and the Representatives of every Power in Europe....."
George Washington to David Stuart | Tuesday, June 15, 1790
More"It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world."
Farewell Address to the People of the United States | Monday, September 19, 1796
More"For I love to indulge the contemplation of human nature in a progressive state of improvement and melioration: and if the idea would not be considered as visionary and chimerical, I could fondly hope..."
George Washington to the Marquis de Lafayette | Thursday, January 10, 1788
More"If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready..."
Fifth Annual Address to Congress | Friday, December 13, 1793
More"There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate upon real favours from Nation to Nation."
Farewell Address |
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