How a regulation so unjust in itself, so foreign to the authority of Congress, and so hurtful to the sale of public land, and smelling so strongly of an antiquated bigotry, could have received the countenance of a committee is truly a matter of astonishment.
James MadisonOur country, if it does justice to itself, will be the workshop of liberty to the civilized world.
James MadisonThe problem to be solved is, not what form of government is perfect, but which of the forms is least imperfect.
James Madison