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Sam Gejdenson: “I think the honest answer is, however, that this activity we are involved in is not going to lead to a law. It is clear…”

On the recordMarch 26, 1998
I think the honest answer is, however, that this activity we are involved in is not going to lead to a law. It is clear the President said he is going to veto it. It is clear that we do not have the votes to override it. So we are involved in an exercise, but it is not going to affect policy directly. We need to separate these two, both sides, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), who believes very strongly as he does, has shown his commitment; the President has shown his commitment. The only thing we are doing is avoiding the responsibility to deal with those other issues.
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Sam Gejdenson
Connecticut
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the futility of legislative efforts in light of a presidential veto.

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