Founder’s Quote

“In times of peace the people look most to their representatives; but in war, to the executive solely.” —Thomas Jefferson (1810)

“There is a rank due to the United States, among nations, which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness. If we […]

“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of […]

“It is a principle incorporated into the settled policy of America, that as peace is better than war, war is better than tribute.” —James Madison (1816)