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Primary Quotes by James Madison
- A dependence on the people is, no doubt, the primary control on the government; but experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions.
- To provide employment for the poor, and support for the indigent, is among the primary, and, at the same time, not least difficult cares of…
- The primary function of government is to protect the minority of the opulent from the majority of the poor.
- If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.…
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