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Sen. Burris (D-IL) quotes “health” passage in Constitution in order to justify forced purchasing of health insurance

There’s just one teensy, slight, insignificant problem, Senator: the word “health” does not appear one time in the Constitution.  Details (with video clip):

Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) pointed to the part of the Constitution that he says authorizes the federal government “to provide for the health, welfare and the defense of the country” when asked by CNSNews.com what specific part of the Constitution authorizes Congress to mandate that individuals must purchase health insurance. The word “health” appears nowhere in the Constitution.

“Well, that’s under certainly the laws of the–protect the health, welfare of the country,” said Burris. “That’s under the Constitution. We’re not even dealing with any constitutionality here. Should we move in that direction? What does the Constitution say? To provide for the health, welfare and the defense of the country.”

When asked if he should be aware of the Constitution to which he was sworn to uphold, Burris quoted Vincent Gambini in My Cousin Vinny: “You were serious about that?”

It’s possible I made up the last sentence in the Burris quote.  But I’m giving Burris the Rush treatment: he has to prove to me that he didn’t say it.  Until he does, I’m saying the quote is legit.  That’s how I roll.

November 5, 2009 - Posted by crushliberalism | Constitution, health care, shameful