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In the case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of ... powers not granted by the compact, the States ... are in duty bound to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits the authorities, rights, and liberties appertaining to them.

James Madison

James Madison (1751–1836), U.S. president. Virginia Resolves of 1798. W.T. Hutchinson et al., The Papers of James Madison, vol. 17, p. 189, Chicago and Charlottesville, Virginia (1962-1991).

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