The legislative department is everywhere extending the sphere of its activity and drawing all power into its impetuous vortex.
James MadisonA well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained in arms, is the best most natural defense of a free country.
James MadisonTo the press alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression.
James MadisonOur country, if it does justice to itself, will be the workshop of liberty to the civilized world.
James MadisonThe means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.
James MadisonIn Europe, charters of liberty have been granted by power. America has set the example . . . of charters of power granted by liberty. This revolution in the practice of the world, may, with an honest praise, be pronounced the most triumphant epoch of its history, and the most consoling presage of its happiness.
James Madison