Portal:National Archives and Records Administration, Treasures of Congress — The First Congress… (2000)
“ The amendments are “limited to points which are important in the eyes of many and can be objectionable in those of none. The structure & stamina of Govt. are as little touched as possible.” Representative James Madison to Edmund Randolph, June 15, 1789 Some delegates to the Constitutional Convention had suggested adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution, but the idea generated little support. When opponents of the Constitution used the lack of a Bill of Rights to whip up opposition to ratification the issue resurfaced. ”
