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Ronald Reagan: “I renew my promise today: Any protectionist legislation that comes across my desk is going to get a big, fat V-E-T-O…”

On the recordMay 17, 1987
I renew my promise today: Any protectionist legislation that comes across my desk is going to get a big, fat V-E-T-O written right across it.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the 'E' and 'E Star' Awards

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