Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) released the following statement honoring Constitution Day and the document that has guided our nation with the principles of limited government, individual liberty, and personal responsibility for more than two centuries.
THE QUOTE:
“Our Constitution was designed to protect the people by restraining government and safeguarding our rights and liberties from any intrusion,” said CJ Szafir, CEO of the Institute for Reforming Government. “On Constitution Day and every day, we must remain vigilant to protect the checks and balances enshrined in our Republic’s founding document.”
WHY IT MATTERS:
Our Constitution protects our people from the government, not the other way around. As stated by James Madison in the National Gazette in 1792, “Every word [of the Constitution] decides a question between power and liberty.” Our founding fathers understood that limited government was the best chance to protect our rights and liberties. Constitution Day isn’t just about remembering the past, it’s about continuing to protect our founding document and principles for the next generation. IRG Court Watch works to educate the public on the importance of the courts and their effect on our everyday rights and liberties.