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Cord Byrd: “George Washington took the viewpoint that he had to veto the entire bill or sign it or let it become law without his…”

On the recordOctober 8, 1997
George Washington took the viewpoint that he had to veto the entire bill or sign it or let it become law without his signature. He could not do it piecemeal. Now the Senate and House have made it possible for any President to do just that. I do not think George Washington would have done that.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing presidential veto powers and historical perspectives during a Senate debate.

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