I think it is kind of easy. The clause prohibits receipt of any emolument without the consent of the Congress.
I believe that ultimately we are a country of laws, and we should follow them.
Presidents make all sorts of arguments about inherent authority.
If he had a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, would not the facts be the same?
It was not two nominees. It was three. The third one was not heard because for the first time in the history of the United States, the Senat...
I think the record should show President Obama nominated three Supreme Court Justices, one of whom was Merrick Garland.
nobody is above the law in this country, and that includes the President of the United States.
I disagree when they say that.
The United States must not bar individuals from entering into the United States based on their religion.
If somebody were to out and out buy a vote or buy a favor, we would all agree that is corruption, is it not?
Shouldn't Congress, not the courts, make the determination about the potential for corruption, especially if we are talking about quid pro q...
You have suggested that the Constitution and laws should be grounded solely in the original meaning of the text.
I think it was shameful. I think it has severely damaged the reputation of this Committee.
Well then, let me ask you this. Does the President have the right to authorize torture if it violates the laws that have been passed by Cong...
I think Citizens United made clear that quid pro quo corruption remains a vital concern and is subject for potential legislation.
You said judges should, I quote, 'should strive to apply the law as it is, focusing backward, not forward.'
The challenges facing rural America are acute. There is a significant population shift into urban areas.
Our work on the rural caucus and in this committee is incredibly important.
