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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he would not wait for Congress to pass legislation to advance his policy priorities this year and said he was "getting close" to finishing a review of U.S. surveillance practices - to be unveiled on Friday.
Obama, speaking to reporters during a cabinet meeting at the White House, foreshadowed his upcoming State of the Union address and what appeared to be a new messaging strategy by emphasizing his ability to take executive actions without approval from lawmakers.
"We are not just going to be waiting for legislation in order to make sure that we're providing Americans the kind of help that they need," he said.
"I've got a pen, and I've got a phone. And I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions ... and I've got a phone that allows me to convene Americans from every walk of life," he said.
"We are not just going to be waiting for legislation in order to make sure that we're providing Americans the kind of help that they need," he said.
[bold]"I've got a pen, and I've got a phone. And I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions ... and I've got a phone that allows me to convene Americans from every walk of life[/bold]," he said.
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2016 suddenly seems really far away...
I wouldn't get your hopes up about impeachment, and I doubt Obama would walk away quietly even if impeachment were attempted, if you know what I mean.
"Foward" at full speed.
dukeofjive696969
Ah man i cant wait for the next election when the left beats the right, you guys come up with comedy gold, dont stop. Between 10 to 20 threads a day with no facts, claiming obama is the anti christ. Keep behing stuck in the past, and keep on complaining. The dems dont even have to do anything and keep on winning the house.
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dukeofjive696969
Ah man i cant wait for the next election when the left beats the right, you guys come up with comedy gold, dont stop. Between 10 to 20 threads a day with no facts, claiming obama is the anti christ. Keep behing stuck in the past, and keep on complaining. The dems dont even have to do anything and keep on winning the house.
If you bothered to read the article you would have noticed the comment came directly from Obama's mouth. Or is this one of those "I never said you could keep your doctor / current health insurance" moments again?
As for evidence all you need to do is check the pending legal action against Holder and Obama on various topics.... Benghazi... Fast and furious.... IRS tax scandal.... Obamacare....NSA surveillance....
Ignoring the truth and facts simply because you don't like them does not nullify them.