James Madison said...

An efficient militia is authorized and contemplated by the Constitution and required by the spirit and safety of free go...

I am constrained by a deep and solemn conviction that the bill ought not to become a law

I lay before the Senate, for their consideration and advice as to a ratification, a convention to regulate the commerce ...

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 6th instant, I transmit to them the proceedings...