Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, President Trump is a master at diverting attention, even the media's. His diversions are a perfect foil from the constitutional questions that his and his family's behavior have raised since he took the oath of office. With hotels and property developments all over America and the world, the Trump empire is dramatically expanding its domestic business, raising vital questions as to the Trumps' profiting from public service, including from foreign entanglements that violate the Constitution. Outlined in Article II of the Constitution, the clause prohibits the President from receiving, other than his salary, any compensation, gift, or other form of profit from the United States, a State government, or their instrumentalities. Congress reserves its ability to consent to foreign emoluments but not to domestic emoluments. Our Founding Fathers were clear--no exceptions. It has been heavily reported in the papers that the Trump sons have now signed at least 17 new letters of intent with potential developers, even listing specific cities. They don't have to tell their father about all this. The newspapers cover it in abundance. And the American people should never have to wonder whose interests the President serves. Today those doubts abound. America, the scales of justice need tending. [From The Washington Post, Mar. 4, 2017] Trump Sons, Planning Expansion of Family Business, Look to Leverage Campaign Experience (By Jonathan O'Connell, David A.…”