"The French will always do exactly the opposite on what the United States wants regardless of what happens, so we're never going to have a consistent policy."

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And may that Being who is supreme over all, the Patron of order, the Fountain of justice, and the Protector, in all ages of the world, of virtuous liberty, continue His blessing upon this nation and its government, and give it all possible success and duration, consistent with the ends of His providence.

— John Quincy Adams