James Madison

The happy Union of these States is a wonder; their Constitution a miracle; their example the hope of Liberty throughout the world.

Whenever a youth is ascertained to possess talents meriting an education which his parents cannot afford, he should be carried forward at the public expense.

The loss of liberty at home is to be charged to the provisions against danger, real or imagined, from abroad.

Mercury emissions will continue to harm the environment and to endanger the health of children and pregnant women, until this Administration puts public health before politics.

I've always had a natural fear of the police, or abuse of their power.

The splendid empire of Charles the Fifth was erected upon the grave of liberty.