It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.
Taking care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies.
2007-01-14 04:58:11 · 6 answers · asked by madmilker 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
George Washinton way back in the day.
2007-01-14 05:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by blondie79_dumb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
George Washington
2007-01-14 05:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Washington. He said that during his Farewell Address
2007-01-14 05:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by bee bee boo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who has never had to address terrorism.
2007-01-14 05:02:13 · answer #4 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just did.
2007-01-14 05:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know
2007-01-14 05:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by bob b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋