… as it is within this country, separate and apart from the prominence that this country has acquired through economic growth and military prowess and so forth. In other words, this The federal government performs more functions than the Founding Fathers ever envisioned, ordained, or authorized it to perform. Now, if you read through the Constitution, you can do it in a few minutes. Around 5,000 words doesn't take that long. (28:09–28:19)
CLAIM
Asserts that the federal government exceeds its originally intended functions.
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