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We've got the power of the purse in the Congress.

Congress has the constitutional responsibility to control the power of the 'purse'.

It's important for all Americans to know how vulnerable our Constitution is.

I maintain that the House is bound by the Constitution to receive the petitions; after which, it will take such method of deciding upon them as reason and principle shall dictate.

I think members of the legislature, people who have to run for office, know the connection between money and influence on what laws get passed.

We have to worry about protecting the Constitution.

The Constitution grants only Congress - not the president - the power 'to borrow money on the credit of the United States.'

I have a strong constitution.

It is the responsibility of the government to ensure the House functions.

My touchstone for every question is the Constitution.