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James Monroe

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

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

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"In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence."
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"At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country."
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"I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis."
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"National honor is the national property of the highest value."
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"By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry."
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"A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue."
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"Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will."
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"The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue."
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