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War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits.
James Madison
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"War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits."
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War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and treasures are to support its burdens, instead of the government which is to reap its fruits. — James Madison

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James Madison was a President from United States (1751–1836).

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Who said "War should only be declared by the authority of the people, whose toils and tre…"?
This quote is attributed to James Madison, a President from United States.
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James Madison lived from 1751 – 1836.
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