A president can influence policy by issuing a signing statement in which he or she claims that part of the just-signed law is unconstitutional and will not be implemented as Congress intends.

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This is true. A signing statement is a written declaration issued by the president when signing a bill into law that often includes notes on how the administration will interpret and implement the law. While presidents are not required to issue signing statements, they can use them to influence policy by highlighting provisions they believe are unconstitutional and may choose not to enforce.

A President Can Influence Policy by Issuing a Signing Statement