It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world, so far, I mea
liberty to do it, for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. 1
applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, letti
observed in their genuine sense But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend then
The excerpt is from George Washington's Farewell Address, which was printed in Philadelphia's American
September 19, 1796 What issue was Washington addressing in the passage above?
OA. He wanted the United States to make more alliances with other countries.
OB He did not want the United States to export goods to other countries
C.He wanted the United States to end the slave trade
D.He did not want the United States to become too involved in the affairs of other countries.