“The rights of neutrality will only be respected, when they are defended by an adequate power.”

— Alexander Hamilton , Federalist Papers

No. 11
The Federalist Papers (1787–1788)
Context: The rights of neutrality will only be respected, when they are defended by an adequate power. A nation, despicable by its weakness, forfeits even the privilege of being neutral.

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