In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.
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"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself." — James Madison #politicsgovernment
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In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. — James Madison
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James Madison was a President from United States (1751–1836).
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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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