Political Quotes

“I am pleased to offer for consideration by the House S. 3137, the James Madison Commemoration Commission Act, introduced by Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama. S. 3137, which was passed unanimously by the Senate on October 25, 2000, establishes a commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison, which falls on March 16, 2001. Born in 1751, James Madison was raised in Orange County, Virginia. He later attended Princeton University, then called the College of New Jersey, where he was a student of history and government. Drawing from his studies, Madison served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and to the Annapolis Convention of 1786. More important, he was a fervent supporter of the bill of rights and an instrumental force in creating the United States Constitution, which is why he is often referred to as the Father of the Constitution. James Madison also served as a representative in Congress from 1789 to 1797; the United States Secretary of State under President Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1809; and President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. As President, James Madison led our young Nation in a war against Great Britain.”