Without consulting either Congress or his fellow commissioners, he told reporters that he thought liquor advertising should perhaps be banned from television.
He is accused of failing to consult Congress.
He is then is expected to consult Congress again before he would send ground troops.
One of George Bush's main themes since the election, a wise one, has been his intention to consult and respect Congress.
President Bush's overdue statement this week that he would consult Congress is a beginning, but the administration's strategy remains adrift.
He has also promised to consult Congress before acting.
But the President has undertaken only to "consult" Congress.
"You did this in direct violation of the law, without consulting your Cabinet or Congress?"
He consulted Congress and made a case to the American people.
Some members of Congress have been concerned because the Administration has not consulted Congress over the sale.
