The Americans are the first people whom heaven has favoured with an opportunity of deliberating upon and choosing forms of government under which the… - John Jay

Every man of every color and description has a natural right to freedom.

It certainly is very desirable that a pacific disposition should prevail among all nations. The most effectual way of producing it, is by extending the prevalence and influence of the gospel. Real Christians will abstain from violating the rights of others, and therefore will not provoke war. Almost all nations have peace or war at the will and pleasure of rulers whom they do not elect, and who are not always wise or virtuous. Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and interest, of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.

No power on earth has a right to take our property from us without our consent.