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I have no doubt but that the misery of the lower classes will be f

I have no doubt but that the misery of the lower classes will be found to abate whenever the Government assumes a freer aspect and the laws favor a subdivision of Property. – James Madison

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The diversity in the faculties of men, from which the rights of property originate, is not less an insuperable obstacle to an uniformity of interests. The protection of these faculties is the first object of government. – James Madison

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What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. – James Madison

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If we are to take for the criterion of truth the majority of suffrages, they ought to be gotten from those philosophic and patriotic citizens who cultivate their reason. – James Madison

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National security is the first duty of government but we are also committed to reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties. – Theresa May

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Lets be honest about this the liberal agenda with failed stimulus plans and government entitlement programs is crippling our economy and our quality of life. – Alveda King

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I hope all of you are going to fill out your census form when it comes in the mail next month. If you dont return the form the area you live in might get less government money and you wouldnt want that to happen, would you. – Andy Rooney

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In the Pentagon Papers case, the government asserted in the Supreme Court that the publication of the material was a threat to national security. It turned out it was not a threat to U.S. security. But even if it had been, that doesnt mean that it couldnt be published. – Alan Dershowitz

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Before we can know God and understand his great plan it is first necessary for us to believe that he exists and that he rewards all who diligently seek him. – Joseph Franklin Rutherford

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We need to reach that happy stage of our development when differences and diversity are not seen as sources of division and distrust, but of strength and inspiration. – Josefa Iloilo

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