The proposed Constitution is, in strictness, neither a national nor a federal constitution; but a composition of both. – James Madison
As a man is said to have a right to his property, he may be equally said to have a property in his rights. – 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
Americans have the right and advantage of being armed – unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. – James Madison