Last fall, as Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats were working backroom deals to nationalize healthcare, a reporter asked Pelosi where in the Constitution it gave her the authority to do so.
She famously replied, “Are you serious? Are you serious?” … and she didn’t answer the question.
Now the new Speaker of the House, John Boehner has suggested that:
A bill or joint resolution may not be introduced unless the sponsor has submitted for printing in the Congressional Record a statement citing as specifically as practicable the power or powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the bill or joint resolution. We think this is a good idea and we are asking the Senate to do the same. Bills that do not include a constitutionality clause will be returned to the sponsor.
Fax both the Congress and the Senate and tell them both to include a constitutional authority clause in all their legislation!
The Pledge to America, spurred on by Tea Party principles, recognizes that:
“…government’s powers are derived from the consent of the governed.
We pledge to honor the Constitution as constructed by its framers and honor the original intent of those precepts.
We pledge to make government more transparent in its actions, careful in its stewardship, and honest in its dealings.”
The Obama administration and the previous Congress have stepped outside the bounds of our Constitution and abused their powers. Rep. Boehner is working to fix the mistakes in the House – let’s urge the Senate to do the same.
This is where reform begins, in the hands of the People. For too long, our legislators have run amok of our laws and their authority has been overreaching – we need to reign them in. Our Constitution is our most sacred document! It is what sets us apart from all other nations. It is our foundation, and our blueprint for freedom and prosperity.
Don’t let another day go by without reminding them of their solemn oath to defend its principles. Call or fax their offices right now and bring integrity back to our government.
For God & Country,
E. W. Jackson, Sr.
Chairman, S.T.A.N.D. America PAC
