War contains so much folly, as well as wickedness, that much is to be hoped from the progress of reason. – James Madison
A well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country. – James Madison
To the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression. – James Madison
The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war. – James Madison