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Trevor McDonald

Trevor McDonald, born on August 16, 1939, is a renowned British journalist. He has had a career spanning over fifty years in the news industry, known for his exceptional contributions to television and radio. more

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“The other General Welfare Clause is in the first of the authorities given to the Congress and it's not a grant, it's a restriction. By which I mean it doesn't say Congress can legislate for the general welfare, it means that everything Congress must do has to enhance the general welfare of the United States of America. It can't grant things to individuals, it can only legislate for the government.”

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