James Monroe Quotes About War

• History has shown that at least one-half of every century is consumed in war.

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• Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

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• The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.

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  James Monroe (199?). “The Writings of James Monroe: 1817-1823”

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• In wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do

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  Seventh Annual Message to Congress (The Monroe Doctrine), 2 Dec. 1823

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