I am simply saying I oppose the overall bill for the very constitutional principles the gentleman articulates, and if we are going to do it, give the President the full prerogatives. If you are going to dive off the bridge, give the President the full capacity to flap his wings. I thank the gentleman.
Opposing a bill related to presidential powers during a House floor debate.
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