The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times… — James Madison
The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.
Federalist 45 · 1788
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Madison, James. "'No. 45: Whether the mass of powers will endanger the states.--Madison." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.
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Madison, James [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 45: The Alleged Danger From the Powers of the Union to the State Governments Considered." Independent Journal, 26 Jan. 1788.
