Answer:
Washington says he owes his country a debt of gratitude because he is grateful towards the country for bestowing upon him all the honors that he got to possess during his career as the president.
Explanation:
- George Washington, the first president of the United States, served on the post for approximately 9 long years.
- He was always grateful to the people of America for choosing him as their president for two consecutive times.
- It is because he was grateful to towards the people of the country, he said in his farewell speech that he owes his country a debt of gratitude.
