As I have already stated, Senator, I used the term abhor in response to the feelings of shame I feel that our grand republic would so quickly and easily forget all that the treaty we have made stands for. We have few friends; I appeal to the senate-let us not lose another. We are two of the greatest nations on this sea. United, no one can hope to stand against us. The result of the Pyrric war shows this. We have no need to fight as of yet, especially when we have as of yet unfinished business in the north.