Third, to act as a part of a separate, independent and co equal branch of government. That's how this was contemplated. That's how it was set up. Congress is not the President. It is independent of the President. It is not a subsidiary branch of government. It is separate, independent and co equal. And it's supposed to provide a check and balance on the other two branches as they are on Congress. (11:02–11:09)
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Asserts that Congress is an independent and co-equal branch of government, separate from the President.
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