Obama Vetoes Keystone XL: ‘This Act of Congress Conflicts with Executive Branch Procedures’

PJ Media   "President Obama just vetoed legislation dropped on his desk to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.

“ '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,” Obama said in his statement to the Senate.

“ 'The Presidential power to veto legislation is one I take seriously. But I also take seriously my responsibility to the American people,” he continued. “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.”

"The veto comes as no surprise, though this morning congressional Republicans were rallying pressure on the administration through social media.

"House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) called the veto “a national embarrassment.”. . .

The Hill reports: . . . "While the shutdown fight is intensifying on Capitol Hill, Republicans promise they won’t let Keystone drop, and appear ready to try their hand at staging a veto override — something that hasn’t happened in Congress since the George W. Bush years.

It's a risky option, and almost certain to fail — Republicans appear short of the two-thirds majorities they would need to overrule the president, particularly in the House.