He is questioning whether or not Congress has the authority to make such judgments in the 1st place -- which, if you read what George Washington said in Emo4SC's post #12 (& my re-post on #23), they are inconsistent w/ ea other.
In fact there are few in this world who do impress me regardless of their station.
I think that it is cowardice indeed for elected officials to not take stands that are discernable.
If you believe that this fellow Ron Paul deserves more than a cursory review, then you ought to make a better presentation than what is in your profile and posts.