Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this speech. washington stresses the importance of “a government for the whole.” he acknowledges a counterclaim to his position: there will be conflicting priorities between different parts of the country. does washington effectively rebut the counterclaim? yes, because he states that the constitution can be amended to meet the country’s needs. no, because he states that the constitution can be amended to meet the country’s needs. yes, because he states that alliances can be a substitute for government. no, because he states that alliances can be a substitute for government.