Perhaps it is a universal truth that the loss of liberty at home is to be charged to provisions against danger, real or pretended, from abroad. – James Madison
The circulation of confidence is better than the circulation of money. – 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
A sincere and steadfast co-operation in promoting such a reconstruction of our political system as would provide for the permanent liberty and happiness of the United States. – James Madison