“ Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session. James Monroe
“ It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained. James Monroe
“ It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary. James Monroe
“ Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete. James Monroe
“ The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil. James Monroe
“ The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quarter will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contemplation. James Monroe
