House Republicans Defend the Constitution Against Executive Abuses

Press Release

Texas Congressman and chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, Kevin Brady, released this statement following the successful passage of legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives which authorizes Congress to sue the President:

"Average Americans must follow the law, so why doesn't the President of the United States?

"Whether you're Republican, Democrat, independent or libertarian, we can all agree that no president of any party should be able to pick and choose which laws to follow and which to ignore. The courts have repeatedly agreed that this White House has created laws where none exist and ignored others.

"Since the Attorney General of the U.S. won't uphold the rule of law, it's up to the House of Representatives to maintain the checks and balances within the Constitution that have served our country so well for more than two centuries. This blatant disregard for the Constitution leaves Congress very little choice -- so for the sake of our children and grandchildren we must defend the Constitution and ensure that no politician can override the laws of our land."

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