Can anyone show me the legal document that authorizes Pelosi's talks with Syria?

Question

I know the US Constitution grants this power to the Executive branch.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.overview.html

Argle: Notice I said talks with Syria not a vacation trip.

Smedrick: The Constitution puts this power in the Executive. So the Supreme Court can raise taxes? The President can declare war? Congress can appoint judges?

I think the same way about the Repubs who went as the Dems. I am not trying to "feel" the question I am trying to surmise the legal context.

Answer 1

I love the "its a free country" BS everyone spouts. The US is indeed a free country but that has nothing to do with Syria. Foreign relations is the sole province of the Executive Branch of the United States. The speaker of the house has no such permission.

Anyone who says "where does it say she can't" simply doesn't understand the issue. If in your company as a mid-level manager you took it upon yourself to go contact and negotiate with a rival company without the consent of your boss you would most likely be terminated. Especially if there was evidence or suspicion that company was aiding or supporting entities that were trying to bring the downfall of your company. And we certainly have evidence that Syria supports terrorist groups, see Hamas and Hezbollah.

Answer 2

Can you show me where she can't? She is visiting but she can't make treaties, she can't represent the official government position, she can't offer recognition or make binding agreements. She's there as the leader of the House and as such she's entitled.

She has no power to obligate the US in any way. That, you are correct in noting, is the executive branch's territory.

Answer 3

Heck, it was just a political grandstanding event, and few people with an I.Q. above 70, thought it meant much. Yes, it WAS a cheap political farce. But, in honesty, sleazy is par for the course in every political party. They do manage make asses out of themselves. But I suppose it does help the comedians. They have so much to work with.

Answer 4

Why is it necessary to have some legal document for the Speaker of the House to go on a fact finding tour. If they need one for Pelosi than where was the one for every other Republican and Democrat Speaker who has gone on fact finding tours? She is there with 3 Republicans and on the recommendation of a BI PARTISAN committe on Iraq and the Middle East. So your question is typical BS.

Answer 5

The issue is that there is no document that states she cannot.
She did not obliged the USA to anything, she did try to enact a Treaty, how is it applicable? She did not step out of position.

These were bipartisan talks also attended and directed with the assistance of three Republican senators.

Answer 6

Bush foreign policy is "I'm not speaking to you until you kiss my foot". Its like saying to your teenager, "I'm not speaking to you until you grow up". Its like saying to your wife, "I'm not speaking to you until you stop acting like a woman". It's ridiculous. You have to talk to your perceived enemies or there is no progress. What good comes from a stalemate?

She broke no laws and did absolutely no negotiating. She wanted to find some common ground and apparently, according to some Republican officials, did exactly that.

Answer 7

shes 3rd in the line of power.... duh .... shes trying to get peace ... are you all against peace? Or is it that maybe a democrat is trying to help others and thats not right?

Answer 8

Last time looked any citizen could travel anywhere not illegal to go to. Congress isn't in session pal.

Answer 9

God forbid anyone should be a "peacemaker" without "authorization."

If we're going to live strictly by the law, the current administration would be behind bars.

Answer 10

Anyone can talk with Syrian leaders. I can, you can, she can.......