Political Quotes

Darrell Issa: Although I believe Congress has an important role to play in authorizing executive action and determining the scope of…

On the recordNovember 14, 2011
Although I believe Congress has an important role to play in authorizing executive action and determining the scope of potential sanctions, I think the Congress must also provide the President with the authority to exercise sanctions and the flexibility to determine when and how to use them in conjunction with international partners.
Said by
Darrell Issa
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Issa emphasizes Congress's role in authorizing sanctions and supporting presidential flexibility.

Share

More from Darrell Issa

Feb 10, 2025

My federal workers are also taxpayers, and even if they may want to preserve their job, they’ll be the first to tell me that they’re tired of going to a post office with surly attitudes, bad delivery and nothing to show for it.

cnn.com
Sep 5, 2024

We live in a sanctuary city area--Los Angeles and San Diego. We live in a sanctuary State.

congress.gov
Apr 8, 2025

I did ask unanimous consent that all Members be able to place extraneous material in the Record. I guess they are taking me up on it. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Schmidt).

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation