To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute.
James BuchananAbout author
- Author's profession: President
- Nationality: american
- Born: April 23, 1791
- Died: June 1, 1868
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