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It is a principle incorporated into the settled policy of America, that as peace is better than War, War is better than tribute.

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James Madison Jr. (16 March 1751 – 28 June 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.

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Birth Name: James Madison, Jr.

Alternative Names: James Madison Jr. • President Madison • President James Madison

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It has been said that America is a country for the poor, not for the rich. There would be more correctness in saying it is the country for both, where the latter have a relish for free government; but, proportionally, more for the former than for the latter.

The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.

A rage for paper money, for an abolition of debts, for an equal division of property, or for any other improper or wicked project.

It is a principle incorporated into the settled policy of America, that as peace is better than War, War is better than tribute. - James Madison

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