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First Principles: The Promotion of Trade Offers Stability
“Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand: neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing … Continue reading
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Tagged Commercial Policy, Equal, First Principles, George Washington, Harmony, Impartial, Nations, Stable, Trade
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First Principles: A Reputation For Weakness Gains Hostility Among Nations, Not Peace
“There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire … Continue reading
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Tagged Defense, First Principles, George Washington, International Politics, Nations, Peace, Respect, Security, Strength, War Readiness, Weakness
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First Principles: It Is the Duty of Nations To Follow God
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” — George Washington (1789)
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Tagged Ackowledge, Duty, First Principles, George Washington, God, God's Will, Gratitude, Nations, Obedience, Prayer
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