I believe that the Legislative Branch is the thumping heart of our constitutional system and it is increasingly becoming irrelevant.
James Lankford: “I believe that the Legislative Branch is the thumping heart of our constitutional system and it is increasingly becoming…”
On the recordApril 19, 2016
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Lankford argues that the Legislative Branch is losing its importance in governance.
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