Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
The advocates of unlimited executive power without the need for congressional authorization--I am willing to do that as soon as we elect a President who is wiser than Jefferson.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman critiques the push for unchecked presidential power, referencing Thomas Jefferson.

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