John Adams: State of the Union Addresses of John Adams

4. State of the Union Address: November 11, 1800 (continued)

To your patriotism, gentlemen, has been confided the honorable duty of guarding the public interests; and while the past is to your country a sure pledge that it will be faithfully discharged, permit me to assure you that your labors to promote the general happiness will receive from me the most zealous cooperation.