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djean111

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24. Uh-huh - what? He just is saying Congress has no authority.

Tue Feb 24, 2015, 07:51 PM

Feb 2015

TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES:

I am returning herewith without my approval S. 1, the "Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act." Through this bill, the United States Congress attempts to circumvent longstanding and proven processes for determining whether or not building and operating a cross-border pipeline serves the national interest.

The Presidential power to veto legislation is one I take seriously. But I also take seriously my responsibility to the American people. And because this act of Congress conflicts with established executive branch procedures and cuts short thorough consideration of issues that could bear on our national interest -- including our security, safety, and environment -- it has earned my veto.

BARACK OBAMA

Hopefully he will say no, eventually, and then, you know what? I don't care about the jeers, I just care about avoiding pollution.

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Keystone BIll is vetoed (message from the Pres to Senate just now) [View all] lamp_shade Feb 2015 OP

Nice job, Mr. President. nt. DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2015 #1

ALL RIGHT! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2015 #2

I would have dropped the pen after vetoing. Yavin4 Feb 2015 #3

I believe Obama is actually vetoing Congress' attempt to okay the Keystone pipeline, djean111 Feb 2015 #4

don't let the facts get in the way of a celebration DrDan Feb 2015 #19

Even Obama's statement on this just is that Congress cannot usurp his djean111 Feb 2015 #20

and listening comprehension as well . . . OP claims to have listened to the event as it happened DrDan Feb 2015 #22

Good. Now will all those who hated on him for allegedly making it a done deal please check in.... Hekate Feb 2015 #5

Don't hold your breath. First one I read today was a 'yeah, but...' freshwest Feb 2015 #16

Obama just is saying that Congress cannot make that decision. djean111 Feb 2015 #21

Uh huh. Hekate Feb 2015 #23

Uh-huh - what? He just is saying Congress has no authority. djean111 Feb 2015 #24

Good news! Dont call me Shirley Feb 2015 #6

Then on to chained-CPI!!!1 tridim Feb 2015 #9

Then that SSD "crisis" Boner and cohorts are planning. Dont call me Shirley Feb 2015 #15

Give with 1 hand, and then take away with the other hand (TPP) blkmusclmachine Feb 2015 #7

??? BlueCaliDem Feb 2015 #11

And so this is what you are going to post in every thread about the President's veto? blue neen Feb 2015 #18

And yet again: blue neen Feb 2015 #25

admittedly, pleasantly surprised! Cosmic Kitten Feb 2015 #8

Thank you Mr. President Praek3 Feb 2015 #10

So...do the Senators who got $250k from the Oil and Gas lobbyist have to return the money? BlueCaliDem Feb 2015 #12

Dem in the WH--yes there is a difference uhnope Feb 2015 #13

Got that right! The GOP took a big hit on this one... And should. freshwest Feb 2015 #17

So who gets to mop up the exploded heads of McConnell and Boehner? eom Cleita Feb 2015 #14

Great lamp_shade.. here it is written out! Cha Feb 2015 #26

Nicely put Hekate Feb 2015 #27

Si! Cha Feb 2015 #28

Thanks. Cha! freshwest Feb 2015 #29

You're Welcome, fresh~ and, Thanks to King Obama! Cha Feb 2015 #30