John Marshall's warning that the power to tax is the power to destroy has taken on far greater meaning... more specifically, the power of the Internal Revenue Service is threatening to destroy the freedom of religion , guaranteed by the First Amendment. As part of that guarantee, Congress has granted tax exemptions for churches to avoid excessive interference in their religious activities.
Chuck GrassleyPresident Obama's decision to bypass the constitutional advice and consent of the Senate is not an isolated incident.
Chuck GrassleyI want to remind all Americans that the Senate has a very important responsibility to confirm only well- qualified individuals who will faithfully interpret the law and the Constitution.
Chuck GrassleyIt wouldn't do me much good to back somebody that won in Iowa if they can't carry on the campaign elsewhere.
Chuck GrassleyI've always considered making it legal for Americans to import their prescription drugs a free-trade issue. Imports create competition and keep domestic industry more responsive to consumers.
Chuck GrassleyWe should not have a government program that determines if you're going to pull the plug on grandma.
Chuck GrassleySome liberal interest groups have come out in full force and have attempted to paint Judge [Samuel] Alito to be an extremist and to be an activist. They've criticized a nominee who has, from what I see described by these lawyers and fellow judges, a reputation of being a restrained jurist committed to the rule of law and the Constitution.
Chuck Grassley