[Senate Document 114-2]
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114th Congress, 1st Session - - - - - - - - - - Senate Document 114-2
 
                               VETO--S. 1

                                 (PM 6)

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                                MESSAGE

                                  from

                     THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

                               returning

    WITHOUT MY APPROVAL S. 1, THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE APPROVAL ACT

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               February 24, 2015.--Ordered to be printed
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.
    The White House, February 24, 2015.

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