Branches Quote by John F. Kennedy

The voters in my district, and around the country, have demanded that Congress get a hold on the influx of illegal immigrants and tighten…

— John Linder

We know that the Constitution wisely separates church from state, but remember: the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

— Joe Lieberman

Our inspired Constitution is wisely designed to protect from excesses of political power, but it can do little to protect us from the excesses…

— Neal A. Maxwell

The Framers of the Constitution wisely understood that constitutional principles must not be sacrificed on the altar of political appeasement.

— Max Baucus

“The rule of law does not guarantee economic security, social status, or even minimal happiness to anyone. Thus it should not be confused either…

— Noel B. Reynolds

It's not that unusual for presidents to take strong positions on cases decided by the court. But you know, Lesley, that's why the Constitution…

— Alex Kozinski

“At the official signing of the parchment copy on August 2, John Hancock, the president of the Congress, penned his name with his famous…

— Walter Isaacson

“Here is my recommendation for President Trump and the new Congress. Turn immediately to our glorious national institutions, the National Academies of Science, Engineering,…

— Jeffrey D. Sachs

Congress could always stop the President if Congress thinks that what the President has done exceeds the President's authority or is just wrong for…

— Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“...the Constitution is an invitation for the president and Congress to struggle for the privilege of directing foreign policy. Although the president is the…

— Lee H. Hamilton

A President and his wise men can only propose; but Congress disposes. It is when President and Congress agree that American history marches forward.

— Theodore White

I believe we [americans] are strongest as a nation, when the president and Congress work together.

— Barack Obama