While it is evident that Austria , Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain , and the United Netherlands are in a state of war with France , and it is in the best interest of the United States that they should sincerely and honestly adopt and pursue a friendly and impartial stance toward the warring nations have, therefore, deemed it appropriate through this proclamation to announce the United States intention to uphold the aforementioned conduct towards those nationsI also urge and caution the citizens of the United States to be vigilant in avoiding any actions or behaviors that may go against this disposition in any way Paraphrased from George Washington Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 What is this quote saying ?
This quote is saying that Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, and the United Netherlands are at war with France. The United States wants to maintain a friendly and impartial stance towards these warring nations. George Washington urges the citizens of the United States to be vigilant and avoid any actions or behaviors that may contradict this stance.
