Rick Santorum: “It is one of the most disputed and argued--we have committees that argue over jurisdiction just between where bills are…”

“It is one of the most disputed and argued--we have committees that argue over jurisdiction just between where bills are referred. We all know this in all of our lives, when there is an area of authority, that area of authority is protected, not just because it is one's particular area of authority but one knows what they do in their job, particularly in the area of the legislature and of government, sets a precedent for how future people will do their job. If one gives up power, it is going to be hard for someone to get back when it may be necessary for them to do so. So we hold our power or fight for our rights not just because we want to exercise that power but because it is important institutionally that the power rest in the proper place.”