"The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil."
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Quotes by James Monroe
James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States, served from 1817 to 1825 and is best known for the Monroe Doctrine, a pivotal moment in American foreign policy asserting opposition to European colonization in the Americas. Born on April 28, 1758, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Monroe's political career spanned decades, including roles as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, a diplomat in France, and the governor of Virginia. His legacy endures in the principles of nationalism and expansionism that shaped a burgeoning nation.
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"It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained."
James Monroe
"The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong."
James Monroe