On the recordMay 18, 2015
if there is gridlock in the system, no matter how bad the consequences, it must never permit the President... to override the clear force of law.
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congress.govif there is gridlock in the system, no matter how bad the consequences, it must never permit the President... to override the clear force of law.
Conyers argues against allowing the President to bypass laws despite governmental gridlock.
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