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Tom Cotton: James Madison wrote in the Federalist that one of the true objects of government is the defense of property rights.

On the recordMay 20, 2013
James Madison wrote in the Federalist that one of the true objects of government is the defense of property rights.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Cotton references Madison to highlight the importance of protecting property rights.

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