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“The American continents… are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers”. –James Monroe

“Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life”. –George Washington