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Orrin Hatch: the President may have inherent powers under Article II that even a statute cannot bury.

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
the President may have inherent powers under Article II that even a statute cannot bury.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch emphasizes the President's constitutional powers over legislative restrictions.

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