Quote by James Madison
The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects

The rights of persons, and the rights of property, are the objects, for the protection of which Government was instituted. – James Madison

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Let me recommend the best medicine in the world: a long journey, at a mild season, through a pleasant country, in easy stages. – James Madison

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Whenever a youth is ascertained to possess talents meriting an education which his parents cannot afford, he should be carried forward at the public expense. – James Madison

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Knowledge will forever govern ignorance and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives. – James Madison

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The Israeli government has proved over the past year its commitment to peace, both in words and deeds. By contrast, the Palestinians are posing preconditions for renewing the diplomatic process in a way they have not done over the course of 16 years. – Benjamin Netanyahu

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If government were a product, selling it would be illegal. – P. J. ORourke

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As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will as long as it secures to us the rights of persons and of property, liberty of conscience and of the press, it will be worth defending. – Andrew Jackson

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Common sense tells us that the governments attempts to solve large problems more often create new ones. Common sense also tells us that a top-down, one-size-fits-all plan will not improve the workings of a nationwide health-care system that accounts for one-sixth of our economy. – Sarah Palin

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Im so lucky that I have a great relationship. – Julianne Hough

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Because what happens is, as the economy suffers, tax revenues go down. But unlike businesses, where at least your variable costs go down, in government your variable costs go up: unemployment insurance, workmens compensation, health care benefits, welfare, you name it. – Meg Whitman

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In between films I like to travel and hope to visit every continent before I become a mother. – Diane Kruger

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The American dream is about freedom. – Nancy Pelosi

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