I've been in the legislative branch and now the executive branch and in each case I felt it was important we use our constitutional responsibilities to the fullest.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The Congress plays a central role in our constitutional structure.
Maintaining checks and balances on the power of the Judiciary Branch and the other two branches is vital to keep the form of government set up by our Founding Fathers.
Of the powers conferred upon the General Government by the Constitution of the United States much the most important are those given to the legislative body.
It's Congress' job to keep an eye on the other agencies and the workings of the entire government. It is our constitutional duty.
The Supreme Court and courts in general have been usurping the role of the legislative branch of government.
I consider the United States Senate the greatest deliberative body in the world, and I respect the important role the Constitution affords it in the confirmation of our judges.
We have to remind the people: Congress has the constitutional obligation and public responsibility to oversee these issues and the Department of Justice's operations.
Every member of the Senate has a constitutional duty to follow the Constitution and to uphold the Constitution.
When it comes to helping make the country strong, we in Congress have an important role to play.
The government, under my leadership, will act to implement the rule of law and to maintain the independence of the judicial system, which is one of the pillars of maintaining a democratic system.
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