Constitution Quote by Harry S. Truman

It's important. One of the principles in the United States is civilian control of the military.

— Wesley Clark

The military is faithful to the constitution. They will come in only to protect the people from the enemies of the state.

— Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

When drafting our Constitution, the Founders took great care to ensure our military is above politics, that its leaders were civilians.

— Nancy Mace

It is of first importance that the military be subordinate to civilian government

— John Rawls

The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that... it is their right and duty to…

— Thomas Jefferson

When we wrote the Constitution, the intention was to give the commander in chief the authority how to use the forces when you authorize…

— Joe Biden

The constitution of the United States is a law for rulers and people, equally in war and in peace, and covers with the shield…

— David Davis

The Second Amendment reveals a profound principle of American government - the principle of civilian ascendency over the military.

— William O. Douglas

“The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may…

— Thomas Jefferson

If the United States is hit with a weapon of mass destruction that inflicts large casualties, the Constitution will likely be discarded in favor…

— Tommy Franks

The constitution ought to secure a genuine militia and guard against a select militia. ...All regulations tending to render this general militia useless and…

— Richard Henry Lee

The fundamental principle of our constitution ... enjoins the sense of command, duty that the will of the majority shall prevail.

— George Washington