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Upholding the Constitution
I am committed to strictly interpreting the Constitution in light of its original meaning and the common understanding of the intentions of our Founding Fathers who wrote and ratified this founding document. Our Constitution is timeless and is just as legitimate today as when it was first written. The principles the Constitution embodies and the system of government it establishes has allowed our exceptional nation to flourish. When I was sworn into Congress, I took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution and I carry a copy of the Constitution with me in my pocket as constant reminder to uphold its principles.
I believe that our great Founding Fathers implicitly understood the threat posed to individual liberties by a large and intrusive federal government. One of the ways the Founding Fathers sought to limit the power of the federal government was by reserving powers to the individual states, and to the people themselves. I am a firm believer in states' rights, which is why I am a proud member of the Tenth Amendment Caucus, which focuses on restoring the critical balance between the powers of the states and those of the federal government.
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Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement after congratulating Sadie Lewman of Farnhamville, Iowa on winning the 2014 Congressional Art Competition for the Fourth District of Iowa. Lewman’s artwork is a pen drawing and water color of a pair of running shoes, entitled “Runner’s High.” Her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside the winning selections from other Congressional Districts across the country. Each winner is given airfare for two to visit Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement in response to Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s sudden resignation and the upcoming election for a new Majority Leader:
“At a time when Republicans in Congress are fighting the Obama Administration to oppose snap elections for unions on American employers, Republican Leadership is trying to do the same in the United States House of Representatives,” said King. “This snap election has the effect of stacking the deck.
After being drafted just two weeks ago, the USA FREEDOM Act is poised to overhaul how we investigate terrorism. From beginning to end, the consideration of this bill has been rushed, and it has lacked open debate. The draft was rushed over a weekend and it is now being considered on the floor under a closed rule to silence any potential debate. For a bill this important to national security, it is stunning that the entire process from Judiciary Committee to the final floor vote lasted just two weeks and had so little input from the vast majority of members of Congress.
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following excerpts from his questioning of the witness, Attorney General Eric Holder, at the House Judiciary Committee hearing today on “Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice.” The theme of King’s questioning of the witness was “Partisan, Political Persecution by Prosecuting the President’s Enemies.”
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following video statement today with his reaction to the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on the Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby case:
To watch Congressman King’s full remarks, click here.
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following video statement in recognition of “Imperial Presidency Week” in the United States House of Representatives. Congressman King supported two bills the House passed this week: H.R. 4138, the Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congressional Enactments (ENFORCE) of the Law Act and H.R. 3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act.
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following excerpts from his speech at “The National Security Action Summit” today. This event was hosted by EMPAct America, Breitbart, and The Center for Security Policy.
“What happens to America if we simply sacrifice the Rule of Law because our sympathy is greater than our love for an essential pillar of American exceptionalism?
…We need to look inward to what made us great – freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, the Rule of Law, and free enterprise…
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following statement announcing he will neither speak at nor attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2014, and instead will join with other notable conservative leaders at “The National Security Action Summit”. This event will be hosted by EMPAct America, Breitbart, and the Center for Security Policy, and will take place at The Westin Hotel in National Harbor, MD starting at 8:00 am ET on Thursday, March 6. Tickets are available for free.
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following excerpts from his speech at the 5 year anniversary celebration of the Tea Party Patriots:
Washington, DC – Congressman Steve King released the following excerpts of his remarks and questioning of the witnesses at the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on “Enforcing the President’s Constitutional Duty to Faithfully Execute the Laws:”
To watch Congressman King’s full remarks, click here.
