James Monroe Quotes The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces

• The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.
• 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.
• The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue.
• The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.
• 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