WASHINGTON
– Congressman Steve Stockman (R-Texas 36) released the following
statement Friday after a federal appeals court ruled today President
Obama’s three recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board
violated constitutional restrictions on recess appointments.
(http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jan/25/federal-court-obama-broke-law-recess-appointments/)
The three appointments were ruled invalid, and the NRLB no longer has a quorum to conduct business.
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The three appointments were ruled invalid, and the NRLB no longer has a quorum to conduct business.
“I
am not surprised a federal court has ruled President Obama abused his
power and engaged in unlawful executive actions. President Obama sees
the rule of law as a curious antiquity. Millions of Americans gave
President Obama this historic opportunity at the Presidency. Rather
than focus on the economy, President Obama has so far squandered their
trust on reckless power grabs. I hope this strong judicial rebuke will
humble President Obama and cause him to reconsider his ill-guided
actions and agenda.
“No matter
their party affiliation or political opinions, all members of Congress
should be concerned when the executive branch assumes for itself
unchecked, unlawful and unconstitutional new powers. Each of have a
moral duty to consider the long-term impact of our actions, instead of
the immediate partisan political benefits.
“That is why I and Senator Paul have introduced legislation restoring executive actions to their constitutional boundaries. H.R. 410, the "Restore the Constitution Act," is an
important first step toward restoring our constitutional system of
separation of powers, which is necessary for a healthy and secure
republic.”
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