Examine the struggle to not only establish a free republic, but to give it the economic strength and governmental structure that would allow it to prosper.

The great art of law-giving consists in balancing the poor against the rich in the legislature, and in constituting the legislative a perfect balance against t…

In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.

Are riches, honors, and beauty going out of fashion? Is not the rage for them, on the contrary, increased faster than improvement in knowledge? As long as eith…

Liberty sets the mind free, fosters independence and unorthodox thinking and ideas. But it does not offer instant prosperity or happiness and wealth to everyon…

I will recall once more Russia's most recent history. Above all, we should acknowledge that the collapse of the Soviet Union was a major geopolitical disaster …

I come before you and assume the Presidency at a moment rich with promise. We live in a peaceful, prosperous time, but we can make it better. For a new breeze …