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To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happ

To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without any virtue in the people, is a chimerical idea. – James Madison

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I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations. – James Madison

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Freedom
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James Madison
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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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Government
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As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary. – Arnold Schwarzenegger

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A wise government knows how to enforce with temper, or to conciliate with dignity. – George Grenville

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I know its going to be the private sector that leads this country out of the current economic times were in. You can spend your money better than the government can spend your money. – George W. Bush

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At a time of such hope and optimism in the Middle East, we cannot let the Libyan government violate every principle of international law and human rights with impunity. – William Hague

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