Political Quotes

On the recordMay 20, 2009
The reason why the Founding Fathers entrusted legislative power to this branch was because you are politically accountable.
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Jim Jordan
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Jordan emphasizes the accountability of the legislative branch as intended by the Founding Fathers.

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