James Madison Quote

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


The Writings of James Madison: 1808-1819 (ed. 1819)


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.

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.