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RESOLUTIONS OF 1799.

Resolved, That the General Assembly of Virginia will cooperate
with the authorities of the United States in maintaining
the independence, Union, and Constitution thereof, against
the hostilities or intrigues of all foreign Powers whatsoever; and
that although differences of opinion do exist in relation to
internal and domestic measures, yet a charge that there is
a party in this Commonwealth under the influence of any
foreign Power is unfounded and calumnious.

Resolved, That the General Assembly do, and will always,
behold with indignation, depredations on our commerce, insults
on our citizens, impressments of our seamen, or any other
injuries committed on the people or Government of the United
States by foreign nations.

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Resolved, Nevertheless, that our security from invasion and
the force of our militia render a standing army unnecessary;
that the policy of the United States forbids a war of aggression;
that our whole reliance ought to be on ourselves; and, therefore,
that while we will repel invasion at every hazard, we shall deplore
and deprecate the evils of war for any other cause.

Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing resolutions be sent
to each of the Senators and Representatives of this State in
Congress.