“Should all the states adopt it, it will be then a government established by the thirteen states of America, not through the intervention of the legislatures, but by the people at large.” — James Madison, VA state ratifying convention, June 6, 1788
“The Constitution requires an adoption in toto, and for ever.” — James Madison to Alexander Hamilton, July 20, 1788
Do you know of any other proof?
Also, are you honest enough to admit I have more proof to the contrary than you do in favor?