[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 24, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S1073]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




REPORT OF THE VETO OF S. 1, THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE APPROVAL ACT--PM 6

  The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the following message 
from the President of the United States; which was ordered to be 
printed in the Record, spread in full upon the Journal, and held at the 
desk:

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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