Veto Power

The White House is reminding Congress not to mess with the commander in chief's ability to conduct operations in Afghanistan. According to a just-released statement of administration policy on the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill:

As in any military operation, the ability of U.S. forces to operate effectively in Afghanistan depends on affording the Commander in Chief the utmost flexibility and discretion. If the final bill presented to the President contains provisions that would undermine his ability as Commander in Chief to conduct military operations in Afghanistan, the President’s senior advisors would recommend a veto.