Senator Ted Cruz needs to read the wise and profound quotes of the founders before getting the U.S. involved in any foreign entanglements --- It seems that Rand Paul is greatly aligned with the wisdom of the founders .......... George Washington: The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure. (1793.) To cherish peace and friendly intercourse with all nations having correspondent dispositions; to maintain sincere neutrality toward belligerent nations; to prefer in all cases amicable discussion and reasonable accommodation of differences to a decision of them by an appeal to arms; to exclude foreign intrigues and foreign partialities, so degrading to all countries and so baneful to free ones; to foster a spirit of independence too just to invade the rights of others, too proud to surrender our own, too liberal to indulge unworthy prejudices ourselves and too elevated not to look down upon them in others.... - James Madison Madisons Inaugural Address - The American Presidency Project - March 4, 1809 The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.... Trust in temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies... steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world. -President George Washington, Farewell Address, 1797) My policy has been, and will continue to be, while I have the honor to remain in the administration of the government, to be upon friendly terms with, but independent of, all the nations of the earth. To share in the broils of none. To fulfil our own engagements. To supply the wants, and be carriers for them all: Being thoroughly convinced that it is our policy and interest to do so. -- George Washington (1732-1799) Founding Father, 1st US President, Father of the Country Source: 1795 - letter to Gouverneur Morris, ref: Washingtons Maxims, 54. Honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none, - President Thomas Jefferson, Inaugural Address, 1801) abcnews.go/blogs/politics/2014/03/sen-ted-cruz-breaks-with-sen-rand-paul-on-foreign-policy/
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:04:59 +0000
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