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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
Attempts to undermine the law via Executive fiat, regardless of motivation, are detrimental to the foundation of a democracy.
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Trey Gowdy
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Warning against executive actions that bypass legislative processes.

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