Political Quotes

“my name is Warren Davidson, and I love this country with a soldier's passion. More than 30 years ago, I enlisted in the infantry. My chain of command later helped me earn an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. I was commissioned as an infantry officer, serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 101st Airborne, Rakkasans, and The Old Guard. Then and now, I swore an oath to support and defend our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Make no mistake, Iran is an enemy of the United States. As our military engages them, they do so justly. Unfortunately, they are not yet doing so constitutionally, and that is why we are here today. For some, this debate will be about whether we should even be fighting in Iran. For me, the debate is more fundamental: Is the President of the United States, regardless of the person holding the office, empowered to do whatever he wants? That is not what our Constitution says. Is he empowered to do whatever he wants for 60 or 90 days? That is not what the War Powers Act says. Is there any limit to executive authority whatsoever? I rise in support of this War Powers Resolution today because the moral hazard posed by a government no longer constrained by our Constitution is a grave threat.”