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Obama signs defense bill despite 'reservations' [View all]

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Dec 31, 3:42 PM EST

HONOLULU (AP) -- President Barack Obama signed a wide-ranging defense bill into law Saturday despite having "serious reservations" about provisions that regulate the detention, interrogation and prosecution of suspected terrorists.

The bill also applies penalties against Iran's central bank in an effort to hamper Tehran's ability to fund its nuclear enrichment program. The Obama administration is looking to soften the impact of those penalties because of concerns that they could lead to a spike in global oil prices or cause economic hardship on U.S. allies that import petroleum from Iran.

In a statement accompanying his signature, the president chastised some lawmakers for what he contended was their attempts to use the bill to restrict the ability of counterterrorism officials to protect the country.

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Whatever Hawkowl Dec 2011 #1

As I understand, he was upset because of restrictions on how he could rhett o rick Dec 2011 #3

Your "understanding" is misunderstood. johnnie Dec 2011 #6

I appreciate having since read that section. rhett o rick Dec 2011 #11

Sad day for Democracy. One of many. nm rhett o rick Dec 2011 #2

Indeed. One of many. ixion Dec 2011 #4

Heh.. johnnie Dec 2011 #7

I believe things are getting worse, do you agree? nm rhett o rick Dec 2011 #12

No johnnie Dec 2011 #14

So we should just roll with the Patriot Act? nm rhett o rick Dec 2011 #15

"Roll with"? johnnie Dec 2011 #16

.... bigwillq Jan 2012 #22

I wish his reservations would translate into the courage to tell the defense lobbyists to F* off. nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #5

Your absolutely Correct !! Ike had the courage 50 yrs ago orpupilofnature57 Dec 2011 #9

EXCELLENT!!! nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #10

... Fire Walk With Me Dec 2011 #17

His reservations are our Prosperity & Freedom ,Not what WE orpupilofnature57 Dec 2011 #8

If he had reservations, he shouldn't have signed it. ddickey Dec 2011 #13

his veto dennis4868 Jan 2012 #18

So you support the indefinite detention of non-citizens? Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #20

Thanks for admitting this: Kaleko Jan 2012 #21

... Fire Walk With Me Jan 2012 #19

Hey, President Obama. lumberjack_jeff Jan 2012 #23