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Congressional Constitutional Contempt

by Walter E. Williams

Here's the oath of office administered to members of the House and Senate: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God." A si ...

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Posted by: Terry Parker
Comment: #1
Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM

This article is a little confusing. Exactly what power does Congress have? Terry Parker

Posted by: Ryan
Comment: #2
Wed Apr 9, 2008 9:35 AM

I appreciate your willingness to call out three of the four presidential candidates for their obvious lack of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution. However, you fail to mention the one candidate, however unpopular he may be in the media, who would uphold the truths and regulations set forth by that once revered document. I fail to understand the omission of Ron Paul's name from your article. It appears to be a glaring endorsement for him, yet falls short in identifying the Constitution champion by name. This seems to be a great disservice to those who agree with your article, but are not versed in the positions and ideology of Ron Paul. Thank you, however, for bringing these issues to light.

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