Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution states "The President shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur".
So, where is the discussion of Senate ratification ?? NO PRESIDENT has the authority to sign a treaty and then just implement it without the Senate ratifying it !!!
The other question that no one asks is how will this treaty be implemented and how much will the cost of electricity and goods rise to meet this goal ?? How many jobs will be lost ?? If the goals are met what effect will this have on the environment ??
Politics aside, these things need to be debated in the Senate and a vote held. If Obama attempts to implement this without Senate approval, that is a clear violation of the Constitution and grounds for impeachment.
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