Patriot Echoes – Sharing 250 years of patriot truth.
- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Topic: Checks-And-Balances
Quotes
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“Ambition must be made to counteract ambition. ”
James Madison , Federalist No. 51 · View -
“A just estimate of that love of power requires that it should be restrained within proper limits by such checks and balances as the Constitution has provided. ”
George Washington , Farewell Address · View -
“Power must never be trusted without a check. ”
John Adams , Thoughts on Government · View