Of all the objections which have been framed against the federal Constitution, this is perhaps the most extraordinary. Whilst the objection itself… — James Madison Copy Share Image
“Eloquent words can mask much mischief. The court’s opinion today is akin to rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic—the orchestra is… — Phillips v. AWH Corporation Copy Share Image
Is there a Legislative power in fact, not expressly prohibited by the Constitution, which might not, according to the doctrine of the… — James Madison Copy Share Image
I will forever be thankful to the Malawians and international community, and my professional army and army general, who said: 'No, we… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
Since 9/11, the Bush administration has used that tragic event as a justification to rip up our constitution and our civil liberties.… — Michael Moore Copy Share Image
The liberty of the press would be an empty sound, and no man would venture to write on any subject, however, pure… — Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine Copy Share Image
I'm a part of the GOP and let me tell you what my stance is. My stance is that, we the people… — Benjamin Carson Copy Share Image
When we got organized as a country, [and] wrote a fairly radical Constitution, with a radical Bill of Rights, giving radical amounts… — William J. Clinton Copy Share Image
“Actually, Bush, technically speaking, is not really President-because he refused to take the Oath of Office. I don’t know how many of… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
For in a government of laws and not of men, no man, however prominent or powerful, and no mob however unruly or… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“Pissed off by the lies, misrepresentations, and outright horseshit, I decided it was time to strike back. It was time to reclaim… — Ed Asner Copy Share Image
It has been my pleasure to speak at many Federalist Society gatherings around the country, and I think one thing your organization… — Nadine Strossen Copy Share Image
Of the Logos which is as I describe it men always prove to be uncomprehending, both before they have heard it and… — Heraclitus Copy Share Image
What finally emerges from the 'clear and present danger' cases is a working principle that the substantive evil must be extremely serious… — Hugo Black Copy Share Image
There has been no clearer principle of English or American constitutional law than that, in criminal cases, it is not only the… — Lysander Spooner Copy Share Image
If you're going to go into the movie business it is so full of heartbreak and you get so close and it… — John Buffalo Mailer Copy Share Image
The Constitution gives the president the power to appoint, upon the advice and consent of a majority of the Senate, and it… — John Jay Hooker Copy Share Image
Every law, every constitution, every regulative decision is based upon what people are discussing in their community. It's based upon our sum… — Julian Assange Copy Share Image
No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause; because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and, not… — James Madison Copy Share Image
Our Constitution... has not left the religion of its citizens under the power of its public functionaries, were it possible that any… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
True fans of the Constitution, like true fans of the national pastime, acknowledge the critical role of human judgment in making tough… — Eric Liu Copy Share Image
This [2016] election is about the people being crushed by Obamacare. And it's about defeating ISIS and appointing a Supreme Court and… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
The danger of having the Constitution twisted and misconstrued to support vested interests and prejudices must be guarded against if American democracy… — Helen Keller Copy Share Image
For an American to be patriotic is to be loyal to the principles of our Constitution, and the First Amendment. The truth… — Daniel Ellsberg Copy Share Image
The same political parties which now agitiate the US have existed through all time. And in fact the terms of whig and… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
A physician, after he had felt the pulse of Pausanias, and considered his constitution, saying, "He ails nothing," "It is because, sir,"… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
I am so sick and tired of participating in this predictable cycle of politics, where a mass shooting happens, the left calls… — S.E. Cupp Copy Share Image
With respect to the words "general welfare," I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them.… — James Madison Copy Share Image
When the Constitution declares that 'all men are created equal,' it is not referring to intelligence, good looks, good humor, height, weight,… — Elisabeth Elliot Copy Share Image
I think there are only three things that America will be known for 2,000 years from now when they study this civilization:… — Gerald Early Copy Share Image
I have withdrawn from partisan politics. I am a constitutionalist who believes that the Constitution and the Bill of Rights must be… — Richard Dreyfuss Copy Share Image
There never seems to be any difficulty in stretching the laws and the constitution to fit any kind of a political deal,… — Susan B. Anthony Copy Share Image
Laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. . . . We might as well… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
You have, at the same time, placed your confidence in me, and in my ability to render a free, fair judgment -… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
When we got organized as a country and we wrote a fairly radical Constitution with a radical Bill of Rights, giving a… — William J. Clinton Copy Share Image
Our system of government works best when there are checks and balances led by independent entities that are empowered to conduct fair… — Letitia James Copy Share Image
Trump devotees don't care about shrinking the size and scope of government. They don't care about the Constitution. They're not Republicans, except… — Rick Wilson Copy Share Image
The only foundation of a free Constitution, is pure Virtue, and if this cannot be inspired into our People, in a great… — John Adams Copy Share Image
It will at least be a recommendation to the proposed constitution that it is provided with more checks and barriers against the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“He said, ‘The government of the people, by the people, and for the people, has one duty above all others: it must… — Tim LaHaye Copy Share Image