War is necessary to consolidate liberty, and to purge the constitution from all taint of despotism.

War is necessary to drive from amongst us those men whose example might corrupt us.

You have the power of chastising the rebels, and intimidating the world; have the courage to do so.

The emigres persist in their rebellion, the sovereigns persist in supporting them.

Can we hesitate to attack them?
Our honour, our public credit, the necessity of strengthening our revolution, all make it imperative on us.
France would be dishonoured, did she tamely suffer the insolence and revolt of a few factions, and outrages that a despot would not bear for a fortnight.