is spent, to me, the concern is that it sets a precedent that emergency declarations mean we , grantedmoreo us by the constitution, us being the legislative branch, and shifting. this is not just a trump administration issue. this was my complaint in the obama days, but going back to the 30's where we see a shift away from article one, the legislative branch, to the executive branch. the american people elect representatives, so the complaint is also on congress. jobs, negotiate these agreements, and don't suggest to any president the way to get something done is to get around congress. we should matter and we need to make certain we do. romaine: that's a good point. the narrative coming out of washington, at least to outsiders like me, is that there seems to be an issue where congress either is not asserting itself on a lot of issues, or blocked or are being out on a lot of issues, particularly with monetary policy and criticisms. how do you think that should be addressed? the president has the ability to voice his issues, but it is ultimately congress with the chairman reports to. sen. m