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James M. Jeffords: “It is clear it will veto any legislation that is not almost identical to its proposal. Recently, President George Bush…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2002
It is clear it will veto any legislation that is not almost identical to its proposal. Recently, President George Bush, speaking about this legislation, said: The Senate had better get it right. I agree with the President that we do have a solemn responsibility to consider, debate, amend, and strengthen this legislation. I am sure the President understands that the Senate's deliberate consideration of this bill is an integral part of the process of ``getting it right.'' As the President's father said, a time of historic change is no time for recklessness.
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Discussing the Senate's responsibility in relation to President Bush's proposed legislation.

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