Send a Quote Enter a brief message. SendOk2 “The electors see their representative not only as a legislator for the state but also as the natural protector of local interests in the legislature; indeed, they almost seem to think that he has a power of attorney to represent each constituent, and they trust him to be as eager in their private interests as in those of the country.” ~ Alexis de Tocqueville [Alexis Charles Henri Maurice Clerel, le Comte de Tocqueville] (1805-1859) French historianSource: Democracy in America, 1835http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/DETOC/toc_indx.html