In Federalist #62 James Madison wrote, “It is a misfortune incident to republican government, though in a less degree than to other governments, that those who administer it may forget their obligations to their constituents, and prove unfaithful to their important trust.” We see today that Mr. Madison’s concerns were justified. The 17th Amendment to the Constitution severed the “convenient link” between U.S. Senators and their respective state legislatures; human nature and time have completed the work. We the People, therefore, call on this Administration to encourage Congress, in the strongest possible terms, to propose, pass and submit to the states for ratification an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limiting the term of a member of Congress to a combined total of twelve years.