As a new Congress convenes for the first time today, every member will swear the following oath: “I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
President Obama will soon reiterate a similar commitment. Yet, he has shown himself willing to play fast-and-loose with the Constitution. He has refused to enforce laws he doesn’t like. He has effectively made new ones by executive order without Congress’ assent. It seems his attitude was captured in a recent New York Times article headlined “Let’s give up on the Constitution.”
Let’s instead hold our elected representatives to their oaths of office to abide by and protect our Constitution. That document is, after all, what guarantees our freedoms and makes our country exceptional.
This is Frank Gaffney with the Secure Freedom Minute. Learn more at SecureFreedomRadio.com.