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The free system of government we have established is so congenial with reason, with common sense, and with a universal feeling, that it must produce approbation and a desire of imitation, as avenues may be found for truth to the knowledge of nations.   Madison, James

Source: JAMES MADISON, letter to Pierre E. Duponceau, January 23, 1826.James Madison papers, Library of Congress.These words are inscribed in the Madison Memorial Hall, Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building. · This quote is about uncategorised · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation.


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James Madison (March 16, 1751 June 28, 1836) was the fourth (1809 1817) President of the United States. He was co-author, with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton, of the Federalist Papers, and is traditionally regarded as the Father of the United States Constitution.

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