So Much for That

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

-Presidential oath of office

When asked if there “is any concern at all about whether it is constitutional for Congress to impose a mandate [that individual Americans must obtain health insurance],” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said, “no.” He also said he had no reason to believe White House lawyers had ever considered the issue.


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