The good fortune of America is closely tied to the good fortune of all humanity.

Our articles of confederation ought to be revised and measures immediately taken to invigorate the Continental Union. Depend upon it: there lies the danger for America. This last stroke is wanting, and unless the states be strongly bound to each other, we have to fear from British and, indeed, from European politics.

My heart has always been truly convinced that in serving the cause of America, I am fighting for the interests of France.

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