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That would try to change the constitution is an enemy somehow? i don't get it. >> i did not say that, because i've tried to amend the constitution with my own balanced budget amendment. but you see, the thing is, article i, section viii lists the things the federal government is supposed to be doing. our congress can pass laws about. it's only about 18 or 19, some people say 20. in fact, the size and scope of the federal government has grown way beyond the original intent. >> i was looking at this poll, it says 47% of these americans who were polled said they have a negative view of the gop. a...

By our founding fathers, is what we need to go back to. >> but the constitution -- sir, as you know, the constitution as it was intended by our founding fathers, and i have read the constitution numerous times, 3/5ths of a person is what some americans counted for and women didn't have the right to vote under the original intent of the constitution, air go the numerous amendments. so why would you think anybody that would try to change the constitution is an enemy somehow. i don't get it. >> i did not say that, because i've tried to amend the constitution with my own balanced budget amendment....

In fact, republicans and democrats alike have been doing that. we've got to go back to a solid foundation of governance and the constitution, as it was intended by our founding fathers, is what we need to go back to. >> but the constitution -- sir, as you know, the constitution as it was intended by our founding fathers, and i have read the constitution numerous times, 3/5ths of a person is what some americans counted for and women didn't have the right to vote under the original intent of the constitution, ergo the numerous amendments. so why would you think anybody that would try to change t...

When we change it, not by fiat or executive order. in fact, republicans and democrats alike have been doing that. we've got to go back to a solid foundation of governance and the constitution, as it was intended by our founding fathers, is what we need to go back to. >> but the constitution -- sir, as you know, the constitution as it was intended by our founding fathers, and i have read the constitution numerous times, 3/5ths of a person is what some americans counted for and women didn't have the right to vote under the original intent of the constitution, air go the numerous amendments. so w...

>> section viii the congress shall have power to lay taxes, duties, impose annex size to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states. but all duties imposed annex sizes shall be uniform throughout the united states. >> i now yield to the gentleman from new jersey, mr. lance. >> to borrow money on the credit of the united states, to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states, and with the indian tribes, to establish -- jon: we will continue to have this reading of the constitution from the house floor, the house of represent...