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Alexander Hamilton: Bribe Impeach
on Sunday, July 14, 2019Alexander Hamilton Money Quote saying among the reasons for impeachment of a U.S. President is the crime of bribery, offering something of value for favor or fealty. IN the Federalist Papers #69 Alexander Hamilton said:
“The President of the United States would be liable to be impeached, tried, and, upon conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors, removed from office; and would afterwards be liable to prosecution and punishment in the ordinary course of law” — Alexander Hamilton
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In this quote, Alexander Hamilton is outlining the system of checks and balances placed on the President of the United States. He explains that the President can be impeached and tried by Congress for “treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors” and if convicted would be removed from office.
Additionally, Hamilton notes that after leaving office, the President would still be liable for criminal prosecution under ordinary laws for any such illegal acts committed while in power. This suggests Hamilton saw the President as not being above the law or immune from legal consequences even after leaving the highest office.
The quote conveys Hamilton’s view that the Constitution should establish clear routes to hold Presidents accountable both during and after their term for any severe legal or ethical breaches of conduct.
Jimmy Carter: Oligarchy of Political Bribery
on Saturday, August 22, 2015Jimmy Carter Money Quotation saying politicians are bribed by the wealthy to the extent
that we are ruled by those with money, not politicans. Jimmy Carter said:
![Jimmy Carter [Unlimited money in politics] violates the essence of what made America a great country, now it’s just an oligarchy, with unlimited political bribery being the essence of getting the nominations for president quote](https://itsamoneything.com/money/wp-content/uploads/Jimmy-Carter-Country-Oligarchy-Political-Bribery-President-jpg.webp)
“[Unlimited money in politics] violates the essence of what made America a great country, now it’s just an oligarchy, with unlimited political bribery being the essence of getting the nominations for president” — Jimmy Carter
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In this quote, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is sharply criticizing the influence of large financial contributions on the American political system. His view is that unlimited sums being poured into the political process by wealthy donors, super PACs and other special interests has undermined what made the United States successful – a representative democracy.
Carter argues the nation has effectively become an “oligarchy” where a small, powerful segment can largely determine election outcomes and policy agendas through “unlimited political bribery” of candidates and campaigns. He believes obtaining presidential nominations now depends primarily on amassing huge financial backing rather than popular support or qualifications for office.
The quote conveys Carter’s belief that reforms are needed to curb big money in politics in order to restore integrity to the system and re-establish it as a true democratic process serving all citizens equally.
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