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The Federalist Papers and the Constitution of the United States: The Principles of the American Government

Book by Alexander Hamilton · 3 quotes · Government, May, Political

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“[In the event of war, Americans would] resort for repose and security to institutions which have a tendency to destroy their civil and political rights. To be more safe they, at length, become willing to run the risk of being less free.”

“It may safely be received as an axiom in our political system, that the state governments will in all possible contingencies afford complete security against invasions of the public liberty by the national authority.”