"It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible."

"I can only say, that I am a Citizen of America, and an Officer of the Army: That I am therefore precluded from the enjoyment of that Liberty, which can only be derived from a free Government."

"It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world."

"It is to be lamented, that great characters are seldom without a blot."

"I can with truth assure you, that I never did, nor do I believe I ever shall, make a scouting party my whole army."