Political Quotes

On the recordApril 14, 2015
As Madison remarked in Federalist 51, in framing a government which is to be administered by man over man, the great difficulty lies in this: You must first enable the government to control the governed and, in the next place, oblige it, meaning the government, to control itself.
Said by
Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Grassley emphasizes the need for government accountability in controlling citizens.

Share

More from Chuck Grassley

Jul 23, 2026

the Justice Department under his leadership as deputy and acting attorney general 'has protected Americans at every turn'

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Jun 16, 2026

At my 99 county meetings I hold every year, I hear from farmers facing high input costs and commodity prices below the cost of production that a robust biofuels market enhanced by E15 would answer the prayers of farmers working their tails…

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Aug 15, 2026

These negotiations cannot be used as a way of destroying (CUSMA).

globalnews.ca
Jun 9, 2026

Blanche is well-qualified and has shown his dedication to restoring law and order across our country.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation