Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
You just can't declare something at the executive branch that it is no longer the law.
Said by
Mike Simpson
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Simpson argues that changes to law must come from Congress, not the executive branch.

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