Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 13, 2011
Our Constitution will remain our Constitution. We will not give authority to what is being done in foreign countries.
Said by
Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Nadler emphasizes the importance of maintaining U.S. constitutional authority against foreign influence.

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