In my view, bending these rules and principles of federalism is not just a bad policy decision, but would compromise the liberty of all Americans.
If a statute like S. 1194 can be constitutionally enacted and upheld, there would be no remaining area... in which the States would retain t...
This is not just a matter of fundamental principles. These limitations are plain and well described in Supreme Court case law.
We need this legislation urgently to protect Americans abroad, to preserve vital bilateral relationships, and to maintain our reputation as ...
Our ongoing failure to respect the Vienna Convention has placed great strains on U.S. relations with Mexico.
the Constitution, Federal laws, and treaties to be treated as 'the supreme Law of the Land.'
If we fail to honor our consular obligations at home, American citizens, including your constituents, pay the price overseas.
In this increasingly interdependent world, the United States simply cannot afford to have our partners at the negotiating table question our...
we are technically in violation of our obligations under Article 94.
The treaty power should not be, and cannot be, an exception to these fundamental constitutional principles of dual sovereignty and separatio...
we cannot possibly tweak and adjust the Constitution without going through the process of a constitutional amendment.