Alexander Hamilton, (1757-1804) American statesman, Secretary of the Treasury Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Alexander Hamilton Quote “Government implies the power of making laws. It is essential to the idea of a law, that it be attended with a sanction; or, in other words, a penalty or punishment for disobedience.”Alexander Hamilton ~ Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804) American statesman, Secretary of the TreasuryFederalist No. 15, 1787 Founder Ratings and Comments SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Alexander Hamilton quote is found in these categories: Founder quotes About Alexander Hamilton Bio of Alexander Hamilton Quotations by Alexander Hamilton Books by/about Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton videos Alexander Hamilton on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Alexander Hamilton