I Regret That I Should Leave This

The Executive Is Charged Officially In The Departments Under It With The Disbursement Of The Public Money, And Is Responsible For The Faithful Application Of It To The Purposes For Which It Is Raised. The Legislature Is The Watchful Guardian Over The Public Purse. It Is Its Duty To See That The Disbursement Has Been Honestly Made.

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.

Peace Is The Best Time For Improvement And Preparation Of Every Kind; It Is In Peace That Our Commerce Flourishes Most, That Taxes Are Most Easily Paid, And That The Revenue Is Most Productive.

I Have Great Satisfaction In Stating That Our Relations With France, Russia, And Other Powers Continue On The Most Friendly Basis.

If America Wants Concessions, She Must Fight For Them. We Must Purchase Our Power With Our Blood.