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Ken Calvert: “The presidents of this is in general have ignored Congress…”

Featuring: Ken Calvert, Republican | U.S. House, California, District 41

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Rep. Ken Calvert on Bidens Arms Embargo on Israel talks California's inflation problem.

Published | Video Starts at 00:48

Because when Congress acts and funds something and the President signs it, he doesn't have a lot of authority not to do what you've agreed to do. The presidents of this is in general have ignored Congress for too long. and this, I think you're right. I think we need to look into that impoundment right now. He needs to immediately release these munitions. They're sitting on trucks over at Dover ready to go. (00:48–00:54)

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Asserts that presidents have generally ignored Congress for an extended period.

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