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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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If we are to take for the criterion of truth the majority of suffrages, they ought to be gotten from those philosophic and patriotic citizens who cultivate their reason. – James Madison

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Truth
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Wherever there is interest and power to do wrong, wrong will generally be done. – James Madison

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power
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In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed and in the next place oblige it to control itself. – James Madison

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Government
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Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him one doubted Him one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldnt have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government? – Richard J. Daley

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Its not the voting thats democracy its the counting. – Tom Stoppard

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Today we must make a pact with each other to end this reckless conduct with the peoples government. – Chris Christie

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We need a government, alas, because of the nature of humans. – P. J. ORourke

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