They gave the House of Representatives the authority as it relates to appropriations because they knew taxation and spending were particularly important and the House was the closest institution to the people. They also gave us the authority as it relates to trade and tariffs, and they gave us the authority as it relates to the power to declare war. And unfortunately, over time we've seen an erosion of Congress exercising that authority. And our commitment on behalf of the American people is to regain that. (17:25–17:35)
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Asserts that Congress has authority over trade, tariffs, and declaring war.
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