Barack Obama actually said...

Legislative efforts that significantly impede the President's ability to exercise his supervisory and coordinating authorities violate the separation of powers.

Context

Statement on Signing the Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act

04/14/2011

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