Issues: The Constitution
September 17th, 2009

Today we note the anniversary of the signing of our United StatesConstitution. In the long history of the world, our declaration of independence from Britain and the forging of the laws that govern America stand as defining achievements of freedom loving people.

It is fitting that the anniversary comes at the end of a summer that has seen Americans’ attention return to the foundations of liberty found in the words of the Constitution. Throughout the nation we have watched citizens stand to voice their opinions on issues and reclaiming their right to be heard by a government that has increasingly tuned us out in recent years. The opportunity to be heard by those who are elected to represent us is among the most important rights granted under the Constitution. It has been encouraging to see Americans demanding to be heard in their hometown and, this past weekend, at the foot of the nation’s capitol.

In this season of renewed respect for the Constitution by our people, we do not see the same respect in our government. The over reach of authority by the Congress, the infringement of rights reserved for the states and the disturbing actions of President Obama remind us that we have much work still to do.

I have spent this summer traveling the roads of the Third District, hearing the concerns of Tennesseans who worry that our government has no control over itself, but too much over us. I am committed to taking my 20 years of service in the conservative cause to Washington and begin the process of returning common sense to Congress.

It's simple.  I stand for limited, Constitutional government, not the unlimited government destroying our freedoms.

Posted by Robin Smith

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