The statement below is from a state may be mine theater Stephen's member of the house of representatives in 1861 Andrew Johnson took upon himself the duties of his high office he swore to obey the constitution and take care that laws be faithfully executed that indeed is and has always been the chief of duty of the president of the United States excuse him in the name of the house of representatives I have reparated that fell offense against the law is an interested of his country how might similar statements influence congressional action action