It’s easy to say but query whether Santorum really means it or is it just a cheap political line. I remember back when Regan was running, and he’d go on about eliminating Departments of Labor and Education, and it plays well to the crowd but I don’t think he seriously considered it for a second. I appreciate the sentiment but at this point I’d just be content with some substantial reductions (and not just less projected growth) in the size of government, and I’m tired of the soundbites about “if I’m President I’ll get rid of XYZ Department.” Right . . . sure you will (won’t).
RE: “if I’m President I’ll get rid of XYZ Department.” Right . . . sure you will (won’t).
I don’t think a President on his own can eliminate ANY department that was created by an act of Congress and signed into law by a previous President.
In other words, the President can only use his bully pulpit. The LAW TO ELIMINATE A DEPARTMENT still has to come from Congress.