The true test is, whether the object be of a local character, and local use; or, whether it be of general benefit… — Joseph Story Copy Share Image
I am unable to conceive that the state legislatures which must feel so many motives to watch, and which possess so many… — James Madison Copy Share Image
As Liberal Democrats and proponents of federalism, we must put our heads above the parapet and recapture and disseminate the true meaning… — Charles Kennedy Copy Share Image
The State governments possess inherent advantages, which will ever give them an influence and ascendancy over the National Government, and will for… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
[T]he States can best govern our home concerns and the general government our foreign ones. I wish, therefore . . . never… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The Supreme Court had the choice not only which way to rule, pro- or anti-gay marriage rights, but also how they were… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Since my election as Oklahoma attorney general in 2010, I have been a proud member of a group of federalism-minded state attorneys… — Scott Pruitt Copy Share Image
I don't trust that the big-business part of our coalition is ever going to defend federalism and argue against regulatory capture. I… — Ben Sasse Copy Share Image
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