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Chris Coons: The framers never intended the legislative branch to bend to the will of the president or the court.

On the recordJuly 10, 2026
The framers never intended the legislative branch to bend to the will of the president or the court.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Discussing the balance of power between branches of government.

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