The Political Thought of American Statesmen: Selected Writings and SpeechesMorton J. Frisch, Richard G. Stevens |
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... necessary to controul the abuses of government . But what is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature ? If men were angels , no gov- ernment would be necessary . If angels were to govern men , neither ...
... necessary to controul the abuses of government . But what is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature ? If men were angels , no gov- ernment would be necessary . If angels were to govern men , neither ...
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... necessary . If it be necessary to change government , let us change that government which has been found to be defective . The difficulty we find in amending the Confederation will not be found in amending this Constitut- tion . Any ...
... necessary . If it be necessary to change government , let us change that government which has been found to be defective . The difficulty we find in amending the Confederation will not be found in amending this Constitut- tion . Any ...
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... necessary steps for its prevention . Of these proper and necessary steps , the government possessed of the power must judge . To cause to depart from our territory the individuals of a nation from whom invasion was apprehended , is most ...
... necessary steps for its prevention . Of these proper and necessary steps , the government possessed of the power must judge . To cause to depart from our territory the individuals of a nation from whom invasion was apprehended , is most ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
The Founding | 2 |
THOMAS JEFFERSON 17431826 | 6 |
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