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Jason Smith: “The President cannot make a law without the consent of both houses of Congress.”

On the recordDecember 1, 2014
The President cannot make a law without the consent of both houses of Congress.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes that law-making requires congressional approval, which he believes Obama is bypassing.

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