Beard Quote by Howard Zinn

In all disputes between conflicting governments, it is our interest not less than our duty to remain strictly neutral.

— Zachary Taylor

“Another view of the Constitution was put forward early in the twentieth century by the historian Charles Beard (arousing anger and indignation, including a…

— Howard Zinn

I believe that Americans should be deeply skeptical of government power. You cannot trust people in power. The founders knew that. That's why they…

— James Comey

“The smaller the unit of government and the more restricted the functions assigned government, the less likely it is that its actions will reflect…

— Milton Friedman

There has always been, and there is now, a profound conflict of interest between the people and the government of the United States.

— Howard Zinn

The danger in our system is that the general government, which represents the interests of the whole, may encroach on the states, which represent…

— John C. Calhoun

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

— Alexander Hamilton

“The government of human beings, he argued, is a matter not of applying cold rules and principles, but of tending to warm sentiments and…

— Yuval Levin

Our government is an agency of delegated and strictly limited powers. Its founders did not look to its preservation by force; but the chain…

— Jefferson Davis

“We had to struggle with the old enemies of peace - business and financial monopoly, speculation, reckless banking, class antagonism, sectionalism, war profiteering. They…

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

“To him, one of the most fascinating historical aspects of governments was their complete disregard for governing. Governments were single-minded and interested only in…

— Hank Quense

“When in doubt, the Founding Fathers preferred that our government do nothing. We’re usually safest when it does. The scariest words someone can hear…

— Eric Bolling