What did washington mean when he wrote that the maxim "honest is the best policy" should be applied to foreign relation?

"Honesty is the best policy" means that it is always best to tell the unvarnished truth. When we apply that to the area of foreign relations, it means that the interests of the US and their opinions on a foreign matter must be clear and said withouth any hessitation. Lying is the best way to lose credibility in the international game, therefore , all the officials must rely on  "true" facts and those are the ones that will be the best way to reach the best solution.

for your question the answer would have to be france

well, i can't read it so i'll ask you questions about it : )

if you were a reader and you read the introduction, would you want to read more?

does it start with a question? if so, is it something you would want to read about?

and ask any friends or family for their opinion : )