Related Link » Congressman Defends His 'Constitution' Comments on Health Care LawCan your Congressman distinguish between the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence?
“[U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, D-Ill] was immediately battered by criticism in the blogosphere for appearing to flout the Constitution and for confusing it with the Declaration of Independence.” [emphasis added]
— Updated April 03, 2010 (FOXNews)
Apparently not.
Can your "Constitutional Scholar"-in-Chief?
Apparently not.
Four Famous Snippets
- “When in the course of human events …”
- “Never in the field of human conflict …”
- “We the People of the United States …”
- “Four score and seven years ago …”
| Snippet | Principal Author | Document | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Abraham Lincoln | U. S. Constitution | Review of War Effort |
| 2. | Thomas Jefferson | Gettysburg Address | Rule of Law |
| 3. | Winston Churchill | Declaration of Independence | Dedication of Cemetery |
| 4. | James Madison | Address to House of Commons | Formal Explanation |
Can you?
Post #1,189 Scrambled Snippets
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