Bounds Quote by Alexander Hamilton

In this age when there can be no losers in peace and no victors in war; we must recognize the obligation to match national…

— Lyndon B. Johnson

“The first duty of the sovereign [is] that of protecting the society from the violence and invasion of other independent societies, [which] can be…

— Adam Smith

The police and armed forces must prioritize safeguarding their lives, those of their companions and of honest citizens. The use of lethal force is…

— Nayib Bukele

The circumstances that endanger the safety of nations are infinite, and for this reason no constitutional shackles can wisely be imposed on the power…

— Alexander Hamilton

National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman, and that there is an obligation to perform such a duty absolutely irrespective…

— John Adams

Every State has the primary duty to protect its own population from grave and sustained violations of human rights, as well as from the…

— Pope Benedict XVI

Although our prospect is peace, our policy and purpose are to provide for defense by all those means to which our resources are competent.

— Thomas Jefferson

The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will is to prevent harm…

— John Stuart Mill

I have the duty to protect my people, hurt my enemy, do the best I can with as few uninvolved casualties as possible -…

— Benny Gantz

Violence as a way of gaining power... is being camouflaged under the guise of tradition, national honor [and] national security...

— Alfred Adler

Our defence capabilities are critical to securing our interests and guarding our way of life, and they must be properly funded.

— Penny Mordaunt

“The only proper purpose of a government is to protect man's rights, which means: to protect him from physical violence. A proper government is…

— Ayn Rand