Common Quote by Alexander Hamilton

The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people.

— James A. Garfield

The proper and limited use of government is to invoke a common justice and keep the peace - and that is all.

— Leonard Read

Peace and commerce with foreign nations could be more effectually and cheaply cultivated by a common agent; therefore they gave the Federal Government the…

— Robert Toombs

The chief duty of our federal government is the safety and security of the American people.

— Martha McSally

Well, first let's say that the fundamental responsibility of any government is national security - in the preamble to the Constitution, provide for the…

— Angus King

The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in…

— James Madison

The major thing of our government is to protect the people.

— John Layfield

Among the many interesting objects which will engage your attention that of providing for the common defense will merit particular regard. To be prepared…

— George Washington

The most important duty of government is to keep our people safe.

— Kay Ivey

A fundamental duty of government is to protect its people.

— Brad Henry

The bottom line is that the federal government is an important partner in addressing issues like funding our public schools, fixing our crumbling roads…

— Tony Evers

Government has three primary functions. It should provide for military defense of the nation. It should enforce contracts between individuals. It should protect citizens…

— Milton Friedman