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U.s. Constitution Quotes By Jan Shipps: It's a very common belief [among Mormons] that

It's a very common belief [among Mormons] that the Constitution will hang by a thread and the Church will save it. — Jan Shipps

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Rafael Cruz: Except for the Bible, the two greatest documents

Except for the Bible, the two greatest documents ever written are the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. — Rafael Cruz

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Michael Parenti: The Federalists also used bribes, intimidation, and fraud

The Federalists also used bribes, intimidation, and fraud against opponents of the Constitution. — Michael Parenti

U.s. Constitution Quotes By George Washington: The Constitution which at any time exists, 'till

The Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People is sacredly obligatory upon all. — George Washington

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Augustus: To seek to keep the established constitution unchanged

To seek to keep the established constitution unchanged argues a good citizen and a good man. — Augustus

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Warren Farrell: The legal bias for special protection for women

The legal bias for special protection for women has begun to wreak havoc with the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection. — Warren Farrell

U.s. Constitution Quotes By William J. Brennan: We hold that the Constitution does not forbid

We hold that the Constitution does not forbid the states minor intrusions into an individual's body under stringently limited conditions. — William J. Brennan

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Chuck Hagel: I took an oath of office to the

I took an oath of office to the Constitution, I didn't take an oath of office to my party or my president. — Chuck Hagel

U.s. Constitution Quotes By John Grisham: The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against self-incrimination, — John Grisham

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Will Rogers: Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators.

Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators. — Will Rogers

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Thomas Sherlock: Those men who destroy a healthful constitution of

Those men who destroy a healthful constitution of body by intemperance as manifestly kill themselves as those who hang or poison or drown themselves. — Thomas Sherlock

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Louie Gohmert: The truth is that anyone ... that wants

The truth is that anyone ... that wants to subvert our Constitution to Shariah Law is an enemy of the United States. — Louie Gohmert

U.s. Constitution Quotes By James Madison: The Constitution of the U.S. forbids everything like

The Constitution of the U.S. forbids everything like an establishment of a national religion. — James Madison

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Aristotle.: For those who possess and can wield arms

For those who possess and can wield arms are in a position to decide whether the constitution is to continue or not — Aristotle.

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Stephen Johnson Field: The Constitution deals with substance, not shadows.

The Constitution deals with substance, not shadows. — Stephen Johnson Field

U.s. Constitution Quotes By David Mamet: President Obama seems to understand the Constitution as

President Obama seems to understand the Constitution as a 'set of suggestions.' — David Mamet

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Louisa May Alcott: Elegance has a bad effect on my constitution.

Elegance has a bad effect on my constitution. — Louisa May Alcott

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Harry Browne: The Constitution isn't written in Chinese, Swahili or

The Constitution isn't written in Chinese, Swahili or Sanskrit. It's in plain English. — Harry Browne

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Herbert Spencer: No philosopher's stone of a constitution can produce

No philosopher's stone of a constitution can produce golden conduct from leaden instincts. — Herbert Spencer

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Chen Shui-bian: We also intend to deal with the issue

We also intend to deal with the issue of incorporating basic human rights into our new constitution. — Chen Shui-bian

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Elbridge Gerry: I am exceedingly distressed at the proceedings of

I am exceedingly distressed at the proceedings of the Convention-being ... almost sure, they will ... lay the foundation of a Civil War. — Elbridge Gerry

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Dave Barry: The primary function of the government is -

The primary function of the government is - and here I am quoting directly from the U.S. Constitution - 'to spew out paper.' — Dave Barry

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Wayne LaPierre: When absolutes are abandoned for principles, the U.S.

When absolutes are abandoned for principles, the U.S. Constitution becomes a blank slate for anyone's graffiti. — Wayne LaPierre

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Benjamin Franklin: The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only

The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. — Benjamin Franklin

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Joseph Smith Jr.: We have not enjoyed unmolested those rights which

We have not enjoyed unmolested those rights which the constitution of the U.S.A. and our Charters grant. — Joseph Smith Jr.

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Jay Inslee: Tolerance is carved into the rostrum of the

Tolerance is carved into the rostrum of the U.S. House of Representatives and intolerance should not be carved into the U.S. Constitution. — Jay Inslee

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Marvin Kalb: U.S. Constitution declares rather unambiguously that Congress has

U.S. Constitution declares rather unambiguously that Congress has the responsibility to declare war. — Marvin Kalb

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Karen DeCrow: Knowing constitutional law helps one at the opera.

Knowing constitutional law helps one at the opera. The trial in 'Billy Budd,' as example, invokes the fugitive slave clause of the U.S. Constitution. — Karen DeCrow

U.s. Constitution Quotes By U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A constitution, as important as it is, will

A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom. — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Byron Dorgan: The U.S. Constitution is the basic framework for

The U.S. Constitution is the basic framework for the greatest democracy on Earth. Some of my colleagues find it easy to amend it. I don't. — Byron Dorgan

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Gloria Steinem: The model for the U.S. Constitution was not

The model for the U.S. Constitution was not ancient Greece but the Iroquois Confederacy. Then, — Gloria Steinem

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Ruth Bader Ginsburg: I would not look to the U.S. Constitution

I would not look to the U.S. Constitution if I were drafting a constitution in 2012. — Ruth Bader Ginsburg

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Pope Pius IX: The state (the U.S. Constitution) has not the

The state (the U.S. Constitution) has not the right to leave every man free to profess and embrace whatever religion he may desire. — Pope Pius IX

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Bernie Sanders: The U.S. constitution is an extraordinary document. In

The U.S. constitution is an extraordinary document. In my view, it should not be amended often. — Bernie Sanders

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Oliver: Freedom works, it turns out; the Constitution codified

Freedom works, it turns out; the Constitution codified and structured freedom at a level unparalleled in world history. — Oliver

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Jeff Sessions: The civil libertarians among us would rather defend

The civil libertarians among us would rather defend the constitution than protect our nation's security. — Jeff Sessions

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Carolyn Maloney: While men's rights are guaranteed by specific language

While men's rights are guaranteed by specific language in the Constitution, women's equal rights aren't mentioned. — Carolyn Maloney

U.s. Constitution Quotes By William Branch Giles: [It is not the purpose nor right of

[It is not the purpose nor right of Congress] to attend to what generosity and humanity require, but to what the Constitution and their duty require. — William Branch Giles

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Michele Bachmann: The Constitution is government's stop sign. It says,

The Constitution is government's stop sign. It says, you - the three branches of government - can go so far and no farther. — Michele Bachmann

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Craig Ferguson: That's why I believe in a Constitution which

That's why I believe in a Constitution which separates church from state. I've seen what happens when they get in cahoots. — Craig Ferguson

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Roy Moore: I must acknowledge God. It says so in

I must acknowledge God. It says so in the Constitution of Alabama. It says so in the First Amendment of the Constitution. — Roy Moore

U.s. Constitution Quotes By John Engler: I created no authority that wasn't already there

I created no authority that wasn't already there under the constitution. — John Engler

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Alexander Hamilton: The constitution shall never be construed ... to

The constitution shall never be construed ... to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms. — Alexander Hamilton

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Joseph Story: How easily men satisfy themselves that the Constitution

How easily men satisfy themselves that the Constitution is exactly what they wish it to be — Joseph Story

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Theodore Roosevelt: To hell with the Constitution when people want

To hell with the Constitution when people want coal! — Theodore Roosevelt

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Alexander Hamilton: The powers contained in a constitution ... ought

The powers contained in a constitution ... ought to be construed liberally in advancement of the public good. — Alexander Hamilton

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Phil Karn: 'National Security' is the root password to the

'National Security' is the root password to the Constitution. — Phil Karn

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Thurgood Marshall: [T]he Constitution was a product of its times.

[T]he Constitution was a product of its times. [Progressive] — Thurgood Marshall

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Clarence Darrow: My constitution was destroyed long ago; now I

My constitution was destroyed long ago; now I am living under the bylaws. — Clarence Darrow

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Alexandra Fuller: I had the constitution of a missionary.

I had the constitution of a missionary. — Alexandra Fuller

U.s. Constitution Quotes By John Marshall: The Constitution is colorblind, and neither knows nor

The Constitution is colorblind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens. — John Marshall

U.s. Constitution Quotes By George Washington: Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution

Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. — George Washington

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Jonathan Weiner: Some men by unalterable frame of their constitution

Some men by unalterable frame of their constitution are stout, others timorous, some confident, others modest and tractable. — Jonathan Weiner

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Caroline Kennedy: I've raised three kids. I'm a lawyer. I've

I've raised three kids. I'm a lawyer. I've written books on the Constitution. — Caroline Kennedy

U.s. Constitution Quotes By William O. Douglas: The Constitution is not neutral. It was designed

The Constitution is not neutral. It was designed to take the government off the backs of people. — William O. Douglas

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Abraham Lincoln: If the people of Utah shall peacefully form

If the people of Utah shall peacefully form a State Constitution tolerating polygamy, will the Democracy admit them into the Union? — Abraham Lincoln

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Whoopi Goldberg: Should I be worried about being a slave

Should I be worried about being a slave and being returned to slavery? Because certain things happened in the Constitution that had to change. — Whoopi Goldberg

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Narendra Modi: I have been a firm believer in the

I have been a firm believer in the federal structure of our country as enshrined in the Constitution. — Narendra Modi

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Michael Newdow: Obviously, I'll keep fighting to uphold the Constitution.

Obviously, I'll keep fighting to uphold the Constitution. — Michael Newdow

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Joe Manchin: I'm a defender of the Second Amendment to

I'm a defender of the Second Amendment to the Constitution. — Joe Manchin

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Anonymous: The atoms all seem to be made from

The atoms all seem to be made from the same general constitution. They have a nucleus, and around the nucleus there are electrons. — Anonymous

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Paula Poundstone: When we live up to our Constitution, let's

When we live up to our Constitution, let's form a Conga line around the Capitol and bungee jump off the dome. — Paula Poundstone

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Daniel Webster: No man can suffer too much, and no

No man can suffer too much, and no man can fall too soon, if he suffer or if he fall in defense of the liberties and Constitution of his country. — Daniel Webster

U.s. Constitution Quotes By Clive James: Today, they separately demonstrate what a luxury it

Today, they separately demonstrate what a luxury it is to be a stable, prosperous, democratic nation with a dependable constitution. — Clive James