Why did Republicans water down Clinton's anti-terrorism bills?

Question

For example, his 1996 anti-terrorism bill?

A bigger question is why do cons attack Clinton on not doing enough about terrorism when just a few years ago they were attacking him for doing too much? Have people already forgotten about their "wag the dog" accusations?

REPUBLICANS ON THE CLINTON 1996 ANTI-TERRORISM BILL

Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, emerged from the meeting and said, "These are very controversial provisions that the White House wants. Some they're not going to get." Hatch called Clinton's proposed study of taggants -- chemical markers in explosives that could help track terrorists -- "a phony issue."
- July 30, 1996
http://www.cnn.com/US/9607/30/clinton.terrorism/

The measure, which the Senate passed overwhelmingly Wednesday evening, is a watered-down version of the White House's proposal. The Clinton administration has been critical of the bill, calling it too weak.

"We have a measure that will give us a strong upper hand in the battle to prevent and punish domestic and international terrorism," Senate Majority Leader and presumptive GOP presidential nominee Bob Dole said Wednesday. But Sen. Don Nickles, R-Oklahoma, while praising the bill, said the country remains "very open" to terrorism. "Will it stop any acts of terrorism, domestic and international? No," he said, adding, "We don't want a police state."
- April 18, 1996
http://www.cnn.com/US/9604/18/anti.terror.bill/index.html

Answer 1

Because they're Rebulicans. It didn't serve their interests at the time. Now it does.

Answer 2

It is always easier to complain about the other side than to actually get stuff done in Washington.

It would be great if there was actual bipartisan work on real issues.

Washington has too much mud slinging and not enough work being done.

Why do you think every political candidate wants their immage to be as an "outsider" who is committed to changing the status quo in DC. When elected, they all become the same.

With all this being said, I love America and even with its political system's faults, there is no better on the face of the Earth!!

Answer 3

Seems like you raise some very good points. Now, why is it that when we do get hit and the Republicans come up with the Patriot Act were the Liberals so against that?

I do commend you on your question though. I think both parties have gotten very partisan and are playing politics with out security and our troops. BOTH groups have politicians that should be ASHAMED of how they have been acting. I don't think either party holds the high moral ground on this.

That is why, as stupid as you may think this is, I filed with the FEC and instead of whining about politicians I am willing to become one and try to use some COMMON sense.

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Answer 4

Clinton did no longer launch the help approximately Osama Bin encumbered to the congress, after 9/11 whilst he found out what a huge mistake he had made, he had Sandy Burger scouse borrow the paperwork on OBL (via sticking then down his pants) out of the national information, Sandy Burger has lost his regulation license (no reformatory time) whether Sandy Burger admitted his section,,, yet to former President Clinton has no longer been charged or maybe puzzled,

Answer 5

Anyone who tries to support ex-President Clinton on anti-terrorism has to be as delusional as Mr. Clinton, himself. He did nothing...repeat, nothing... to combat terrorism for the eight years he and Monica occupied the Whitehouse. His score for combating terrorism, retaliating against terrorist, or making pre-emptive strikes against terrorists is a big fat Zero. Learn some history before you try to defend the indefensible.

Answer 6

Because the two principal parties in our governmental system are more concerned with voting against each other's ideas than doing what's right. It goes both ways, and it's pathetic.

Answer 7

I think it was just a knee jerk reaction to oppose everything the Democrats did. Republicans do not care for the good of the country. They only care about the good of their party.

Answer 8

party politics on both sides of the isle have hurt this country, but the rules changed on 9-11. they want to come here and kill us, and they must be stopped, and I would prefer they get killed over there, and yes if you capture one pull his friggin nails out before you dip a bullet in pig blood and shoot him.

Answer 9

How can you water down a bill that says place your tail between your legs and run?

Answer 10

This is excellent so I'll be brief...It's politics