The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when the legislative power is nominated by the executive. Edward Gibbon
EXECUTIVE, n. An officer of the Government, whose duty it is to enforce the wishes of the legislative power until such time as the judicial department shall be pleased to pronounce them invalid and of no effect. Ambrose Bierce
Upon you, fellow-citizens, as the representatives of the States and the people, is wisely devolved the legislative power. Millard Fillmore
This concept of "national defense" cannot be deemed an end in itself, justifying any exercise of legislative power designed to promote such a goal. Earl Warren
Nothing in the 14th Amendment or in any other constitutional provision suggests that the president may usurp legislative power to prevent a violation of the Constitution. Laurence Tribe