Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to H.R. 4138, the ENFORCE Act. The ENFORCE Act seeks to diminish the power of the executive branch by giving Congress the ability to act as an enforcement agency. As the most do-nothingness House of Representatives in American history, this body doesn't need any extra responsibilities, especially that which would be unconstitutional. The seminal case of Marbury v. Madison not only establishes judicial power to review the constitutionality of laws and actions, but it affirms the fact that we have three separate, coequal branches of government. If there is an issue with the President's failing to execute the laws, the Supreme Court has the authority by way of writ of mandamus to compel the President to act. Have my righteously indignant friends on the other side of the aisle sought to use that process to check the alleged abuse of authority by the President? No, they have not. Why haven't they sued to force this President to enforce laws that they contend he has refused to implement? They haven't sued because they know that they would not present a truthful case. They know that they would lose the case. They know that this President has not exceeded his constitutional authority. This legislation is simply a showcase for the false narrative that the Republicans continue to perpetuate upon the American people.…
Said by
Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

Share & report

More from Hank Johnson

Dec 3, 2024

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. 3960. This legislation makes a minor technical change to give the Patent and Trademark Office the flexibility to decide when to…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03
Jun 12, 2024

Commuter rail is a crucial component of the public transportation network, offering efficient, safe, and climate-friendly transit for millions of people in major metropolitan areas.

congress.gov
Jul 25, 2023

Experts agree that dangerous speech from elected officials creates a climate that foments violence and threatens public safety.

congress.gov
Sep 18, 2023

Mr. Speaker, as a proud member of the Congressional Labor Caucus, I rise today to stand in solidarity with the 150,000 members of the United Auto Workers who deserve a fair shake. Something is wrong when corporate bigwigs increase their…

Congressional Record · 2023-09-18

Other voices in this conversation