The Right Of Self-defense Never Ceases. It

The American Continents, By The Free And Independent Condition By Which They Have Assumed And Maintained, Are Henceforth Not To Be Considered As Subjects For Future Colonization By Any European Powers.

Let Us By Wise And Constitutional Measures Promote Intelligence Among The People As The Best Means Of Preserving Our Liberties.

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.

During The Darkest Days Of The Revolutionary War, The Continental Congress And George Washington - I Call Him The First George W. - (laughter And Applause) - Urged Citizens To Pray And To Give Thanks And To Ask For God's Protection.

The Citizens Of The United States Cherish Sentiments The Most Friendly In Favor Of Liberty And Happiness...beyond The Atlantic. In The Wars Of The European Powers In Matters Relating To Themselves We Have Never Taken Any Part, Nor Does It Comport With Our Policy To Do So. It Is Only When Our Rights Are Invaded Or Seriously Menaced That We Resent Injuries.