Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 20, 2012
Sometimes we forget the basic principle here in Washington about separation of powers and restrict ourselves to carrying out constitutional responsibilities without intruding on the States.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Grassley emphasizes the importance of separation of powers in legal prosecutions.

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