The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quarter will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contemplation. James Monroe contemplationeffectfelt Change image and share on social
Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete. James Monroe auspicecommencecomplete Change image and share on social
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation. James Monroe advantagedisposeland Change image and share on social
National honor is the national property of the highest value. James Monroe highhonornational Change image and share on social
By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State of Ohio, and to a part of that in the Michigan Territory and of the State of Indiana. James Monroe extinguishindianindiana share on social
I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis. James Monroe basiscontinuefrance Change image and share on social
A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue. James Monroe fatigueflatterygreat Change image and share on social
The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue. James Monroe makepaymentproductive Change image and share on social
In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence. James Monroe comportdefenceeuropean share on social
Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty! James Monroe countryhouselack Change image and share on social
