Barack Obama actually said...

Any bill that challenges or constrains the President's critical authorities to collect intelligence, incapacitate dangerous terrorists, and protect the Nation would prompt the President's senior advisers to recommend a veto.

Context

Statement of Administration Policy: S. 1867 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012

11/16/2011

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