Sunday, April 19, 2009

George Washington's farewell address (47/51)

Paragraph 47 (of 51) in George Washington's farewell address:

The considerations, which respect the right to hold this conduct, it is not necessary on this occasion to detail. I will only observe, that, according to my understanding of the matter, that right, so far from being denied by any of the Belligerent Powers, has been virtually admitted by all.

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