One Man's Opinion -- for what it's worth

Date: Thursday, Sep 01, 2011

Subject: Frustrated??

I received an e-mail from Barack Obama this morning:

Douglas --

Today I asked for a joint session of Congress where I will lay out a clear plan to get Americans back to work. Next week, I will deliver the details of the plan and call on lawmakers to pass it.

Whether they will do the job they were elected to do is ultimately up to them.

But both you and I can pressure them to do the right thing. We can send the message that the American people are playing by the rules and meeting their responsibilities -- and it's time for our leaders in Congress to meet theirs.

And we must hold them accountable if they don't.

No, Mr. Obama, playing by the rules means that it all starts with you -- we can't hold Congress accountable until we hold you, The President, accountable -- I am referring to the oath you took when you became President:

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

It all starts with you, Mr. President -- it all starts with you.

To be continued (I Hope)

Doug Skoglund - skoglund@pdmsb.com

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