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Quote by James Madison
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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The happy Union of these States is a wonder their Constitution a miracle their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world. – 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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The class of citizens who provide at once their own food and their own raiment, may be viewed as the most truly independent and happy. – James Madison

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Fear is the foundation of most government. – John Adams

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Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. People have the right to expect that these wants will be provided for by this wisdom. – Jimmy Carter

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By making bold cuts in spending and commonsense entitlement reforms, we will make our government simpler, smaller, and smarter. – Mitt Romney

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