Congress Quote by Saxby Chambliss Download Open image “It's not the function of Congress to do criminal investigations.” — Saxby Chambliss ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.8 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Congress Criminal investigation Function
“The only legitimate purpose of congressional investigations is to determine whether there should be legislation to deal with certain problems and how that legislation… — David Horowitz Copy Share Image
Congress must have the ability to provide broad oversight, conduct investigations and make use of its subpoena power, which it used throughout our nation's… — Nancy Mace Copy Share Image
Like civil suits, criminal investigations take the president's focus away from his or her responsibilities to the people. — Brett Kavanaugh Copy Share Image
Our job in Congress is to follow the facts of any investigation wherever they lead. — Conor Lamb Copy Share Image
Congress must not do something just for the sake of doing something. We must carefully and thoughtfully consider the implications of any action and… — Richard Burr Copy Share Image
It is irresponsible for this Congress to not investigate the President's lack of an exit strategy, and the fraud, waste, and abuse of U.S.… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
I don't think it's the function of Congress to function well. It should drag its heels on the way to decision. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The idea that the president doesn't interfere in law-enforcement investigative matters is one of our deep normative expectations of the modern presidency. But it… — Benjamin Wittes Copy Share Image
I can guarantee that not because I give Attorney General [Loretta] Lynch a directive. That is institutionally how we have always operated. I do… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
But the thing we do know is whatever it costs to save and protect American lives in this conflict, we're going to spend. — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
The backbone of our nation's domestic defense against terrorist attacks will continue to be the men and women in local law enforcement and emergency… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
I do think that people ought to have some control over their money, rather than the government, just mandating to them how they're going… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
The military code of justice sets out exactly what type of charges are available for specific acts. — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
If we don't change the mindset within each of our intelligence agencies, it does not make any difference how much in resources we commit… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
America is providing the kind of leadership that the world respects and the world has come to understand; that is what America stands for. — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
It's very difficult to tell someone how to protect themselves from a terrorist attack, whether it occurs in the U.S. or on foreign soil,… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
I'm concerned about the cost, just like everybody else. There's no question that we have an obligation to help the people of Louisiana and… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
When his nomination comes before the United States Senate, Timothy Batten can count on my strong support... He is the right person for the… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
Timothy Batten is an individual of high integrity and has given many years of service to Georgia and to the United States, .. His… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
The Guard is different in the respect that these folks are seen around town every day, driving a deputy sheriff's patrol car or working… — Saxby Chambliss Copy Share Image
Well, my wife, Cathy Gillespie, worked for Joe Barton, who was running for Congress in 1984. — Ed Gillespie Copy Share Image
We will make sure our troops have all that is necessary to complete their missions. That's why I went to the Congress last September… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware that any changes to that will… — James Mattis Copy Share
So our focus has to be on the things that we can control, which is to take the necessary measures working with Congress to… — Jay Carney Copy Share Image
It's disgraceful that year after year, Congress has bowed to the tobacco lobby and refused to act. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
The Constitution is very clear on the - on the declaration of war or reacting to international crimes - crimes against nations. It is… — Joe Pitts Copy Share Image
Can you understand why the Congress, most states and most cities refuse to pass legislation requiring the registration and licensing of any and all guns? For the life of me, I can't. We must register our cars and be licensed to drive. In many places we must get licenses for dogs and even bicycles. Being required to register firearms and… — Malcolm Forbes Copy Share
As the longest serving Independent in the history of the United States Congress, as somebody who came into office by defeating an incumbent Democratic… — Bernie Sanders Copy Share Image
As the first Member of Congress from western Washington to serve on the House Agriculture Committee in over 50 years, I am proud to… — Rick Larsen Copy Share Image
About one-half of the members of Congress are seekers for office at the nomination of the President. Of the remainder, at least one-half have… — John Quincy Adams Copy Share Image
We need less travelling by jet plaes from congress to congress... but more kneeling and praying and pleading to God to have mercy on… — Martyn Lloyd-Jones Copy Share Image
Well I think that what we're seeing now is that the people feel like they, the people in Congress don't have their consent to… — Laura Ingraham Copy Share Image
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