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Eric Holder: “The President has his power at its maximum, at its zenith, when he acts consistent with congressional direction.”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
The President has his power at its maximum, at its zenith, when he acts consistent with congressional direction.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Holder stated that presidential power is strongest when aligned with Congress.

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