The idea of America depends on our respect for the institutions that govern and guarantee a free society. It depends on a presidency with limited powers, depends on a functioning congress. It depends on autonomous judiciary. It depends on a free and independent press. Institutions reflect the timeless words. We hold these truths to be self evident and we the people ongoing debates about the power … (00:16–00:20)
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Asserts that America relies on an autonomous judiciary.
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