So how can you do that? Well, we can do it by beginning to actually bring legislation to the floor that is consistent with the values of our framers. 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. (17:12–17:24)
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Asserts that the House has authority over appropriations due to its importance in taxation and spending.
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