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It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing [supporting] infidelity [disloyalty; unfaithfulness] to existing engagements. I hold the maxim [wise saying] no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.%0D%0A%0D%0A- Washington’s Farewell Address%0D%0A%0D%0AQuestion%0D%0AUse the excerpt to answer the question.%0D%0AWhat did Washington mean when he wrote that the maxim “honesty is the best policy” should be applied to foreign relations?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe United States should have announced that it was cutting off relations with other nations.%0D%0AThe United States should have announced that it was cutting off relations with other nations.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe United States should have terminated its formal relationships with European nations.%0D%0AThe United States should have terminated its formal relationships with European nations.%0D%0A%0D%0AThere was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future.%0D%0AThere was no need to be coy about U.S. intentions to avoid permanent alliances in the future.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe president should privately reassure foreign leaders that America stands with them but publicly maintain a separation from other nations’ policies.