Palmer – Let Us Reaffirm Founding Principles on this Constitution Day

For Immediate Release

Washington D.C. - Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), releases the following statement on Constitution Day:

"On this day in 1787, the members of the Constitutional Convention came together and signed the document they had spent months debating and crafting. The debate was fierce and the discussion passionate, but the end result was that they crafted a system of government that balanced many important principles; the will of the majority vs. the rights of the minority, the unity of the federal government vs. the sovereignty of the states, and so on. In so doing, they created a governing document that has successfully guided our great country for centuries.

"Returning to Constitutional governance is one of my top priorities. I believe we need to return to the original understanding of the Constitution that creates a carefully balanced separation of powers where each branch of the Government has all of the power it is due, but no more. This Constitution Day, let us remember the wisdom of our founders in crafting this document that has served us so well by protecting our rights and creating a separation of powers, and let us rededicate ourselves to preserving the results of their wisdom."

The 114th Congress opened on January 9, 2015 with a reading of the Constitution by members of the House of Representatives. Congressman Palmer participated in this event.

For any additional questions, contact:

Cliff Smith, (202) 225-4921, clifford.smith@mail.house.gov
U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R-AL) serves on three Congressional committees: Oversight and Government Reform, Budget, and Space, Science and Technology. Visit Palmer online at his website or via Facebook,Twitter, or Instagram.