To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. – James Madison
The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home. – James Madison
Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty. – James Madison
No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare. – James Madison
I want the government to provide the military so we dont get invaded by somebody and destroyed. I want the government to provide the roads so I can get from point A to B. In terms of taking care of my day to day needs, I want to do that myself. I want my community to do that. – Benjamin Carson