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War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose

War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits. – James Madison

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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

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Trust
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James Madison
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The people are the only legitimate fountain of power, and it is from them that the constitutional charter, under which the several branches of government hold their power, is derived. – James Madison

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Government
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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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Government
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Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government. – Alexander Hamilton

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Government

Beaverbrook is so pleased to be in the government that he is like the town tart who finally married the Mayor. – Beverley Baxter

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Government

I pinch myself because of the understanding that Ive been blessed with a real rare opportunity that few Americans ever get – to serve their government and their people at this level. – Marco Rubio

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Government

Democrats want to use the slowdown as an excuse to do what their special interests are always begging for: higher taxes, bigger government and less trade with other nations. – Mitt Romney

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Government

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The great and abiding lesson of American history, particularly the cold war, is that the engine of capitalism, the individual, is mightier than any collective. – Rand Paul

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History

If you are a great dramatic actor then you often dont know if people are enjoying your stuff at all because they are sitting there in silence. But with comedy its a simple premise. If its funny, people laugh. If its not, they dont. – Steve Coogan

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funny

I have a very strong feeling that the opposite of love is not hate – its apathy. Its not giving a damn. – Leo Buscaglia

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Love

It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are praised is a great and rare attainment. – St. Bernard

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Humility