In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never
taken any part, nor does it comport [fit] with our policy so to do. . . . We owe it, there-
fore, . . . to the amicable [friendly] relations existing between the United States and
those powers to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend
their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety.
With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we . . . shall not
interfere. . . .
president Monroe's message to congress in 1823.
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Monroe is considered to have had an aggressive foreign policy. In terms of European affairs, he was strongly against European intervention in the Americas.
Americans were tired of being involved in European affairs.
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George Washington recommended staying out of European affairs.
The Monroe Doctrine warned the European nations against efforts to colonize or otherwise interfere with existing states and territories in North and South America. The doctrine gave the European colonies the same courtesy from the United States.
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