Tech_Esq
Sic Semper Tyrannis!
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness along with securing our general welfare provides the words you are looking for....
life, in today's world...takes health care......
i don't believe the constitution stops congress from pursuing universal health care if they feel it necessary to provide for this general welfare of its citizens....
i'm not really for it.....not without major system reforms, but i do not see where the constitution prevents it....
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The preamble of the Constitution is does not confer powers on any branch of government and should be read only to provide context and flavor to the powers actually granted.
Explanation of the Constitution's Preamble and Supreme Court's interpretation thereof