"The executive power in our government is not the only, perhaps not even the principal, object of my solicitude. The tyranny of the legislature is really the danger most to be feared, and will continue to be so for many years to come. The tyranny of the executive power will come in its turn, but at a more distant period."

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Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third president of the United States. He also served as the first U.S. secretary of state and second vice president.

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