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James Madison Quotes: In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.
         

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.


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The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.



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