...Washington's words uttered in his Farewell Address had renewed meaning: "The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is — in extending...relations — to have with them as little political connections as possible."4 The label "Isolationism" was a pejorative term attached to those who opposed...

...of George Washington's farewell address, who in 1796 warned citizens, "The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending...commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible." Franklin had said it more succinctly in 1778, nearly two decades earlier:...

...influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. . . . 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 [original emphasis] as possible . . . there can be no greater error that to expect or calculate...

...intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people to surrender...nations is, in extending our commercial relations ro have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements...

...Britain's superior navy. In his Farewell Address in 1796, Washington said, "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." He warned against "permanent inveterate antipathies against particular nations...

...to deal with all countries equally and fairly. Washington also said "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." In other words, while it is important to trade with other countries, the United...

...which consumes $440 billion? He made his opinions known in writing: "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 ... Europe has a set of primary interests which to us have none or a very remote...

...American assumptions in his 1796 Farewell Address, in which he argued that "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."21 Of course, Americans never rejected trade or economic opportunities abroad...

...Washington warned in his presidential 'Farewell Address* that "The great rule of conduct for us (USA), in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our...commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible." How vigilant we must be to prevent our 'superpower' reputation from being...

...Secretary of State should be temporary. In 1796, George Washington declared, "The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have as little political connection as possible. It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent...