Jeffersonian Democracy simply meant the possession of the federal government by the agrarian masses led by an aristocracy of slave-owning masses. — Charles A. Beard Copy Share Image
To take a single step beyond the boundaries specially drawn around the powers of Congress is to take possession of a boundless… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The federal government cannot maintain a budget surplus any more than an alcoholic can leave a fresh bottle of whiskey untouched in… — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the… — James Madison Copy Share Image
We don't want the federal government coming in and telling us how to do our environmental remediation or how we're going to… — John Hickenlooper Copy Share Image
It is imperative to take the initiative, to build firewalls around Alberta, to limit the extent to which an aggressive and hostile… — Stephen Harper Copy Share Image
“So, Shannon,” she said as she put on her seat belt. “Tell me all about yourself.” I hated to hear that question.… — Robin Alexander Copy Share Image
The federal war on drugs is a total failure... The federal government's going in there and overriding state laws... Why don't we… — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
Disaster management should be coordinated by the federal government, .. It is our exact responsibility. — Alcee Hastings Copy Share Image
“since the Depression, we bankers have had the leisure and . . . solitude, you might say, to think about the future. The Civil War… — Jennifer Egan Copy Share Image
“radicals in Congress refused to back down, bringing virtually the entire federal government to a halt for sixteen days in October, leaving… — Jane Mayer Copy Share Image
Controlling the interpretation of the Constitution is vital to the leftist agenda of expanding the federal government's power. That means keeping the… — Joseph Sobran Copy Share Image
The federal government may not disarm individual citizens without some unusually strong justification. — Laurence Tribe Copy Share Image
The ultimate authority resides in the people, and that if the federal government got too powerful and overstepped its authority, then the… — James Madison Copy Share Image
We have to get the federal government out of the business of educating our kids and telling us how to do it.… — Liz Cheney Copy Share Image
We must move from revenue-neutral to revenue-reducing tax reform, because the federal government spends far too much money. — Carly Fiorina Copy Share Image
“Court played his role to the hilt now, cocking his head as if he were wondering if the person asking the question… — Mark Greaney Copy Share Image
The single most important duty of the federal government is to protect and defend our national sovereignty. There are new and disturbing… — Stephen Harper Copy Share Image
“Because the American federal government uses mercenaries in warfare and American state governments pay corporations to run prisons, the use of violence… — Timothy Snyder Copy Share Image
“If the federal government really wanted to provide affordable, quality healthcare to as many citizens as possible (including the poor), they would… — Chris Hambleton Copy Share Image
“The idea of putting customers first and acting with integrity is gaining traction. Outdoor-gear retailer REI received adulation for adhering to its… — Brian de Haaff Copy Share Image
The worst thing the federal government could do is to increase the size, reach and cost of government. If government failed in… — Cal Thomas Copy Share Image
Despite its potential, the federal government has restricted funding for creating new cell lines - putting the burden of any future research… — Michael Bloomberg Copy Share Image
No branch of the law is of more importance to the counsellor, the statesman, or the citizen, than a thorough acquaintance with… — Samuel Freeman Miller Copy Share Image
Ninety-eight percent of women in childbearing age who are Catholic use contraception. Ok, so in practice the church has not enforced this… — Nancy Pelosi Copy Share Image
