Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas) criticized the constitutionality of Obamacare in an interview with Newsmax published Monday, but said that the question of impeachment is out of his hands.
Cruz said the introduction of Obamacare is another example of how President Obama defies the U.S. Constitution when enforcing the law, Cruz said.
"It's one of the most troubling aspects of the Obama administration: Aside from their radical policy, the way they've implemented it has, sadly, been lawless. Over and over again, this president has said, ‘I don't care what the law is; I'm going to refuse to enforce it.'"
While he believes these executive actions are unconstitutional, Cruz stopped short of calling for Obama's impeachment.
"That's a question for the House, ultimately. The House, under the Constitution, makes the decision whether to impeach, and then the Senate is charged with trying it.
"Any impeachment would have to be tried in the United States Senate — and my responsibility would be to render judgment," Cruz added. "I would not urge the House to do anything other than exercise its best judgment, and I would endeavor to the same on my end."
