Abuse Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Freedom of the person under the protection of habeas corpus. I deem one of the essential principles of our government.

— Thomas Jefferson

“All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract,…

— George Washington

“The goal is to make you question logic and reason and to sow mistrust toward exactly the people we need to rely on: our…

— Hillary Rodham Clinton

The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place. It may be a reflection on human nature, that…

— James Madison

“Thus, we consider this case against the background of a profound national commitment to the principle that debate on public issues should be uninhibited,…

— William J. Brennan

Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives…

— George Washington

Government works best under the glare of public scrutiny. Absent such scrutiny, abuses occur.

— Stephen Hawking

“Ambition must be made to counteract ambition. The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place. It may…

— James MacGregor Burns

Government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit and security of the people, nation or community; whenever any government shall be…

— George Mason

Government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community... when any government shall…

— George Mason

It's crucial to democracy and good government to scrutinize our public officials.

— Ana Navarro

Government is being founded on opinion, the opinion of the public, even when it is wrong, ought to be respected to a certain degree.

— Thomas Jefferson