Consistent With Past Precedent
Mar 18, 2019 13:19:06 #
"Pelosi’s effort to overturn the emergency declaration was nothing more than a desperate political ploy to reclaim some of the leverage she lost when the president outmaneuvered her by finding a legal way to build the wall despite her opposition."
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/president-trump-puts-the-american-people-ahead-of-politics
Attorney General William Barr defended the veto decision, saying, “Mr. President, your declaration of an emergency on the southern border was clearly authorized under the law and consistent with past precedent.”
“Congress has the power to pass this resolution. I have the duty to veto it,”
So, does power overcome duty, or does duty outrank power?
I know where I'm placing my bet, and it won't be on power.
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/president-trump-puts-the-american-people-ahead-of-politics
Attorney General William Barr defended the veto decision, saying, “Mr. President, your declaration of an emergency on the southern border was clearly authorized under the law and consistent with past precedent.”
“Congress has the power to pass this resolution. I have the duty to veto it,”
So, does power overcome duty, or does duty outrank power?
I know where I'm placing my bet, and it won't be on power.
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