James Madison Quotes about Second Amendment

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

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

James Madison

Government, Safety, Second Amendment

James Madison (1819). “The Writings of James Madison: 1808-1819”, p.379

Liberty and order will never be perfectly safe until a trespass on the Constitution provisions for either, shall be felt with the same keenness that resents and invasion of the dearest rights.

James Madison

Rights, Order, Second Amendment

James Madison (1865). “Letters and other writings of James Madison”, p.468