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James Madison

by on May 14, 2012

“There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” –James Madison, speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788

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    Yes, indeed, James Madison, simply brilliant and one of this country’s greatest presidents, right up there next to George Washington.

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