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First Principles: National Defense Is A Cardinal Duty

“National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman.” – John Adams (1815) This quote is from a letter to James Lloyd in 1815. Since the beginning of our nation, it has been thanks to the dedication and … Continue reading

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First Principles: Putting America First

“I want an American character, that the powers of Europe may be convinced we act for ourselves and not for others; this, in my judgment, is the only way to be respected abroad and happy at home.”  – George Washington … Continue reading

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