Quote by John Podhoretz
The attack on ObamaCare was that Congress does not have the power under the Commerce Clause to force a private citizen into a private contractual relationship. If such a thing is permitted to stand, the anti-ObamaCare forces argue, there will be no limit to Congress's power in the future.
Summary
This quote states that critics of ObamaCare argue that Congress overstepped its authority by using the Commerce Clause to mandate private citizens to enter into individual healthcare contracts. They argue that if this action is allowed to stand, it sets a dangerous precedent for expanding Congress's power without limit in the future. The quote emphasizes the concern regarding the potential consequences of such a legal interpretation.