"The American people are not perfect, but the Constitution is even less perfect. It is, however, the best contract yet devised for self-government by human beings."
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About Bob Barr
Bob Barr is an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Georgia's 7th congressional district from 1995 to 2003. He was a member of the Republican Party and also ran for President of the United States in 2008 as the Libertarian Party nominee. Barr is known for his staunch advocacy of civil liberties and limited government. He has been involved in various legal and political activities throughout his career.
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