Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page William Drayton Quote “If Congress can determine what constitutes the general welfare and can appropriate money for its advancement, where is the limitation to carrying into execution whatever can be effected by money?” ~ William Drayton (1776-1846) US Congressman for South Carolina (1825-1833), banker, and author Congress , Power , Usurpation , Welfare Ratings and Comments 5 Reply Mike, Norwalk 12/8/11 Couple that with the founder's original intent, as defined by Jefferson, "Congress has not unlimited powers to provide for the general welfare, but only those specifically enumerated", and you have a clear understanding of the occupying statist theocracy infesting this land's gross and unlawful usurpations. 4 Reply jim k, Austin,Texas 12/8/11 Using the notion of providing for "The General Welfare" of the country, Congress can fund any hare brained scheme that suits them. They can and do anything they damn well please. They are mostly interested in getting elected and reelected and providing for their own welfare. 3 Reply E Archer, NYC 12/8/11 Indeed. Interesting to note that Drayton became the head of the Second Bank of the United States that Andrew Jackson eventually "killed" due to wide-spread fraud and corruption. I'd like to know in what context Drayton's quote was in. Reply Mary - MI 8/24/17 Reply Ronw13, ID 11/28/22 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This William Drayton quote is found in these categories: Congress quotes Power quotes Usurpation quotes Welfare quotes About William Drayton Bio of William Drayton Quotations by William Drayton Books by/about William Drayton William Drayton videos William Drayton on Wikipedia Astrological chart for William Drayton