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
In the United States we have, in effect, two governments ... We have the duly constituted Government ... Then we have an… — Wright Patman Copy Share Image
Good intentions will always be pleaded, for every assumption of power; but they cannot justify it ... It is hardly too strong… — Daniel Webster Copy Share Image
