The passage below is from President George Washington’s “Farewell Address” (1796). “The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. . . . It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world . . .”

Based on the passage, with which statement would President Washington have agreed?

Americans cannot separate themselves from other nations because of domestic interdependence.

Americans cannot separate themselves from other nations because of international interdependence.

International interdependence should be limited to trade.

Americans should not engage in trade with other nations.