Presidential “Signing Statements” are just one example of many demonstrating why politicians rank lower than both whale poop and lawyers.
If there is a slimy, scuzzy way to avoid the proper, ethical way to represent the people and to do an honest job they have honed it to a fine art.
"I owe the People my judgment, not my vote [compliance]" = "What-everrrr, I'll do what I want!!" </Eric Cartman>