“President Obama announced one of the largest extra-constitutional power-grabs ever by a chief executive. He declared unilaterally that almost five million undocumented aliens will receive deferred action under some new-fangled definition of prosecutorial discretion, Madam Speaker. Not only that, not only escaping consequences, he has decided to bestow benefits such as work authorization and immigration benefits.” Gowdy reminded the House of Representatives that President Obama’s position may have changed since he was a Senator, but the text of the constitution has not. “This, Madam Speaker, despite the fact that the very same president, over twenty different times, said he lacked the power to do what he just did. And he repeatedly said he is not a king. Now, Madam Speaker, his position may have changed, after the election I hasten to add, but the Constitution has not. That document is clear, time-tested, and true. And it says that this body passes laws and it is the responsibility of the chief executive, Madam Speaker, to make sure that those laws are faithfully enforced.” Gowdy said that Obama’s executive action will set a precedent for future presidents, and the House must exert its power to stop him. “If this president’s unilateral extra-constitutional acts are not stopped, Madam Speaker, future presidents will no doubt expand that power of the executive branch and threaten the constitutional equilibrium. But Madam Speaker, this is not a fight between Republicans and Democrats. It’s not even a fight over immigration reform. This is a fight over whether this branch of government will ever find the courage to stand up for itself. The same document that this and all presidents swears to defend gives this body certain tools, tools like the power of the purse. And it’s about d–n time we used that tool. So I would ask you to oppose this motion to recommit, support the underlying bill and I will yield back my time.” Read more at westernjournalism/trey-gowdy-votes-stop-executive-overreach/#7CTddeUUP7g7r8rI.99
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:24:14 +0000
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