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"We make law!" In an epic speech which shouldn't need to be made, in front of a Congress should know what it's powers are, Gowdy reminds the House of that. He also wondered why the President no longer has to follow the laws they pass. Gee I was wondering the same thing:
Watch Trey Gowdy’s Epic Speech on the Floor of Congress That May Be a Defining Moment for America
What happened to presidents respecting the sovereignty of one branch enough not to usurp it's power with executive action? Shouldn't it be time that the President be made to enforce the laws Congress passes? Like Obamacare?
WeÂ’ve finally gotten to the point where Congress had to pass a law to make sure that the laws they pass are enforced.
In a speech that Representative Trey Gowdy really shouldnÂ’t have had to make, he explains angrily to the Congress what its job is, and to Obama what his job is. Members were heard to applaud as he reached the crescendo.
Five Democrats joined Republicans in passing a bill that directs Obama to follow the law – clearing the House by a 233 to 181 vote.
Watch Trey Gowdy’s Epic Speech on the Floor of Congress That May Be a Defining Moment for America
What happened to presidents respecting the sovereignty of one branch enough not to usurp it's power with executive action? Shouldn't it be time that the President be made to enforce the laws Congress passes? Like Obamacare?