Declaring a national emergency to access different funds sets a dangerous new precedent. It opens the door for future presidents to implement just about any policy they want. Each one of us in this body has sworn an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.
Senator Portman expresses concern over President Trump's declaration of a national emergency for border wall funding, warning it sets a dangerous precedent.
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