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Speech · Political speech

We ought to cherish a sacred regard for the independence of all nations, and never attempt to interfere in the domestic concerns of any unless this shall be imperatively required by the great law of self-preservation.

Inaugural Address of James Buchanan · 1857

★ 1.1

Speech · Political speech

We have cherished the policy of non-interference with affairs of foreign governments wisely inaugurated by Washington, keeping ourselves free from entanglement, either as allies or foes, content to leave undisturbed with them the settlement of their own domestic concerns.

William McKinley

First Inaugural Address of William McKinley · 1897

★ 1.1

Speech · Political speech

Europe is again unsettled and the prospect of war increasing. Should the flame light up in any quarter, how far it may extend it is impossible to foresee. It is our peculiar felicity to be altogether unconnected with the causes which produce this menacing aspect elsewhere. With every power we are in perfect amity, and it is our interest to remain so if it be practicable on just conditions.

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe · 1821

★ 1.2

Speech · Political speech

America, our America, the America builded on the foundation laid by the inspired fathers, can be a party to no permanent military alliance. It can enter into no political commitments, nor assume any economic obligations which will subject our decisions to any other than our own authority.

Warren G. Harding

Inaugural Address of Warren G. Harding · 1921

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

We have no disposition and we disclaim all right to meddle in disputes, whether internal or foreign, that may molest other countries, regarding them in their actual state as social communities, and preserving a strict neutrality in all their controversies.

Martin Van Buren

Inaugural Address of Martin van Buren · 1837

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

No nation can longer be a fortress, lone and strong and safe. And any people, seeking such shelter for themselves, can now build only their own prison.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Second Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower · 1957

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be. But she goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy.

John Quincy Adams

1821

★ 3.5

Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world.

George Washington

1796

★ 3.8

Speech · Political speech

Our whole duty, for the present, at any rate, is summed up in this motto, "America first."

1915

★ 4.5