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Quote by James Madison
In framing a government which is to be administered by men over me

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed and in the next place oblige it to control itself. – James Madison

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What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest support? – James Madison

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Of all the enemies of public liberty, war is perhaps the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. – James Madison

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Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done. – James Madison

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I have long believed taxpayers make better use of their money than the government ever could. – Kay Bailey Hutchison

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Truth is the glue that holds government together. – Gerald R. Ford

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As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary. – Arnold Schwarzenegger

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I dont want the chair of the government because it will be controlled by the U.S. and I dont want to be controlled by the U.S. – Muqtada al Sadr

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