Congress Quote by Matt Shea
“The law, in this country, is dead. The Supreme Court doesn't follow the Constitution, Congress doesn't follow the Constitution. The President doesn't even want to follow the Constitution. And yet we're the ones called radical.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Legislative Hearing, United States, 2022
He claims the legal system ignores the Constitution, labeling critics as radical.
In simple terms: The law ignores the Constitution, yet critics are called radical.
Key Takeaway
Demand constitutional adherence.
Themes
law
constitution
politics
radicalism
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- citizens
- lawmakers
- activists
- judges
Key Concepts
separation of powers
rule of law
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are constitutional violations labeled radical?
- How can citizens hold leaders accountable?
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