Original sentence: Washington argues that longstanding poor relations will only lead to unnecessary wars due to a tendency to blow minor offenses of proportion when committed by nations viewed as enemies of the United States.Washington had avoided American involvement in the conflict by issuing The Proclamation of Neutrality, which in turn led to the Neutrality Act of 1794, but clearly tries to further explain his approach to foreign policy and alliances in this portion of the address
Edited sentence: He clearly tries to further explain his approach to foreign policy and alliances in this portion of the address.Washington argues that longstanding poor relations will only lead to unnecessary wars due to a tendency to blow minor offenses out of proportion when committed by nations viewed as enemies of the United States.Washington had avoided American involvement in the conflict by issuing The Proclamation of Neutrality, which in turn led to the Neutrality Act of 1794