Because the bill in reserving a certain parcel of land in the United States for the use of said Baptist Church comprises a principle and a precedent for the appropriation of funds of the United States for the use and support of religious societies, contrary to the article of the Constitution which declares that "Congress shall make no law respecting a religious establishment."
James MadisonAn armed and trained militia is the firmest bulwark of republics - that without standing armies their liberty can never be in danger, nor with large ones safe.
James MadisonThe definition of the right of suffrage is very justly regarded as a fundamental article of republican government.
James MadisonIt is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love, and charity toward each other.
James Madison