This view of the text comports with the all but unanimous understanding of the Founding Fathers.
John AshcroftAll of us want to have meaning in our lives and want to feel like we're doing something that makes a difference. I believe we're doing that in the Justice Department.
John AshcroftWe're going to protect and honor the Constitution, and I don't have the authority to set it aside.... If I had the authority to set it aside, this would be a dangerous government, and I wouldn't respect it.
John Ashcroft