LAD #7 Washington's Farewell Address

George Washington's Farewell Address was his most famous speech.  Here is a summarization of it:
The unity of the federal government is vital to the protection of individual freedoms, safety, and international relations, and the North and South must stay united and in good relations.
Washington also warned against the formation of political parties.  He said that this will split the country and pit the citizens against each other and lead to corruption by members of government.
He stressed the importance of religion, and says that it is key instrument in the Courts of Justice.
Washington also addressed taxes and federal debt, a very touchy subject during that time.  He said that the debt should be kept as low as possible and not allowed to accumulate over time. To pay off these debts it is necessary to create revenue and to create revenue it is necessary to collect taxes.
For foreign relations and military policy Washington advised forming any permanent alliances with anybody in the foreign world, and he said not to keep a strong standing military as this implies hostility towards liberty.