Lazarus
07-16-2009, 02:57 PM
Seems the entire House of Representatives (429 - 2) rebuked him over his claim that he can ignore sections of a bill he was signing into law.
How often do you get such a bipartisan effort like that?
http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/usnews/congress/1402
In his signing statement, Obama claimed that “provisions of this bill within sections 1110 to 1112 of title XI, and sections 1403 and 1404 of title XIV, would interfere with my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations by directing the Executive to take certain positions in negotiations or discussions with international organizations and foreign governments, or by requiring consultation with the Congress prior to such negotiations or discussions. I will not treat these provisions as limiting my ability to engage in foreign diplomacy or negotiations.”
How often do you get such a bipartisan effort like that?
http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/usnews/congress/1402
In his signing statement, Obama claimed that “provisions of this bill within sections 1110 to 1112 of title XI, and sections 1403 and 1404 of title XIV, would interfere with my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations by directing the Executive to take certain positions in negotiations or discussions with international organizations and foreign governments, or by requiring consultation with the Congress prior to such negotiations or discussions. I will not treat these provisions as limiting my ability to engage in foreign diplomacy or negotiations.”