Typical of ANY govt critter (in this case, day late/$ short, but @ least on the right path): Debate begins on step 2+ and everyone presumes the ‘facts’ (usually Leftists’ premises).
Unfort., many on FR doing the same *SMH*
“Congress’ taxing authority”. *THAT* was NEVER the question. *THE* question, that was never answered: By what authority??
Congress may tax, for that which is has authority (IE: NONE via A1S8); let alone the fact of welfare being a violation of the 5th/13th on its face.
So essentially he disagree with ass hat Roberts?