Saw this on the CNN ticker, and there's nothing like a nice veto threat to make a busy Tuesday even busier.
AP article
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush issued a veto threat Tuesday in the debate to update terrorist surveillance laws, rebuking Democratic plans to deny retroactive legal protections for telecommunications providers that let the government spy on U.S. residents after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
The threat came in a 12-page letter to Senate leaders from Attorney General Michael Mukasey and National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell. It was issued as lawmakers prepare to vote on legislation seeking to update a 1978 surveillance law without violating privacy rights.
"If the president is sent a bill that does not provide the U.S. intelligence agencies the tools they need to protect the nation, the president will veto the bill," wrote Mukasey and McConnell.
So let's do it, Senate Dems. Pass the bill without immunity, and then let Bush veto it. I can't wait to see the commercials.
Update: Don't forget to call your Senators. Tell them not to pass any bill that contains immunity, even in the face of a veto threat. TOLL-FREE number for the Capitol Switchboard: 800-965-4701. Call your Rep's office also at the same number.