… that separation of powers is a cornerstone of our republic and the president has to faithfully execute the laws to Quote, the Constitution doesn't get a chance to unmake them. If the president wants to end an agency, Department of Education, AmeriCorps, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It needs to propose that to Congress, have Congress consider it and have Congress act. What's happening here is lawless, it's reckless, and it's harming in Colorado, where we depend on this critical service that AmeriCorps provides. Tell us more about that. (02:36–02:48)
CLAIM
Asserts that the president must propose agency termination to Congress for consideration and action.
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