1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

The founders of our nation established the system of checks and balances, including the Senate's critical role in vetting and confirming presidential appointments, as a bulwark against the consolidation of power. Sidestepping this process through recess appointments would undermine a core principle of our democracy - that no individual or branch should wield unchecked authority. Such an erosion of institutional safeguards sets a dangerous precedent that could be exploited by future administrations of any party, jeopardizing the stability of our governing institutions. I urge you to respect the constitutionally-mandated process of Senate confirmation to ensure qualified, ethical candidates are thoroughly vetted before being entrusted with positions of power in the executive branch. Preserving these longstanding norms is vital to upholding the tenets of accountability and balance that are foundational to American democracy. The Senate's role is not a perfunctory one, but a solemn duty to scrutinize nominees and serve as a check on executive overreach. Systematically circumventing this process would inflict lasting damage on our system of government.