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Ted Lieu: “And if we get an executive branch, if we get a President of whatever political party or persuasion who decides to thumb…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2020
And if we get an executive branch, if we get a President of whatever political party or persuasion who decides to thumb his nose at Congress or give the finger to Congress, that is a crisis in our form of government.
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Ted Lieu
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Ted Lieu warns against presidential disregard for Congress, emphasizing the importance of congressional authority.

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