Aggression Quote by James Madison

That the people have a right to uniform government; and, therefore, that no government separate from, or independent of the government of Virginia, ought…

— George Mason

The People of Virginia declare and make known that the powers granted under the Constitution being derived from the People of the United States…

— Anonymous

“The President is at liberty, both in law and conscience, to be as big a man as he can. His capacity will set the…

— Woodrow Wilson

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common…

— Gouverneur Morris

“In any event, one must consider the broader implications of a frontal assault on the separation of powers as outdated, ineffective, and unaccountable. The…

— Thomas O. Sargentich

“But whoever seriously considers the immense extent of territory comprehended within the limits of the United States, together with the variety of its climates,…

— George Clinton

The sovereignty of the States is the language of the Confederacy and not the language of the Constitution. The latter contains the emphatic words.…

— Andrew Johnson

It will be remembered, that a frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is solemnly enjoined by most of the state constitutions, and particularly by our…

— James Madison

“. . . a constitution, intended to endure for ages to come, and consequently, to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs.”

— John Marshall

And that the said Constitution be never construed to authorize Congress to infringe the just liberty of the press, or the rights of conscience;…

— Samuel Adams

The obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic…

— Ron Paul

It is by far the safer course to lay [considerations of the future] altogether aside; and to confine our attention wholly to the nature…

— Alexander Hamilton