Founder’s Quote

“In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to […]

“It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience.” […]

“Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.” —George Washington (1796)

“An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy; because there is a limit beyond which no institution and no property can bear taxation.” […]