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The safety and happiness of society are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all such institutions must be sacrificed.   Madison, James

Source: JAMES MADISON, The Federalist, ed. Benjamin F. Wright, no. 43, p. 316 .These words are inscribed in the Madison Memorial Hall, Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building. · This quote is tagged 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. · Can we improve this biography? Post your version

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