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.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Politics and government are certainly among the most important of practical human interests.
I don't think the federal government should be a part of everything. I think that governing should be done state-by-state... so that you can tailor your governing to the people's needs.
Our highest priorities are safe operations and the well-being of the people and communities we serve.
The danger in our system is that the general government, which represents the interests of the whole, may encroach on the states, which represent the peculiar and local interests, or that the latter may encroach on the former.
Secrecy is the first essential in affairs of the State.
Secrecy is the first essential in affairs of state.
Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.
I actually think that working in the federal government, or state or local, is one of the most significant things that a technical person can do.
Affairs of state tend to drive most presidents toward the center on both foreign and domestic policy, no matter where on the political spectrum they begin, and especially so in the areas of intelligence and law enforcement.
Of the powers conferred upon the General Government by the Constitution of the United States much the most important are those given to the legislative body.