Quote by James Madison
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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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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Government
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The essence of Government is power and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse. – James Madison

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Where an excess of power prevails, property of no sort is duly respected. No man is safe in his opinions, his person, his faculties, or his possessions. – James Madison

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I was very happy being a secretary. I loved working for the government. I was very happy with my life. – Fawn Hall

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The taxpayer – thats someone who works for the federal government but doesnt have to take the civil service examination. – Ronald Reagan

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The government invented the Internet. – Jon Meacham

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That government is the strongest of which every man feels himself a part. – Thomas Jefferson

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