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William Bryan: Let me reclaim the floor and simply make the point that this bill, if it ever reaches the President's desk, will be…

On the recordJune 2, 1998
Let me reclaim the floor and simply make the point that this bill, if it ever reaches the President's desk, will be vetoed. I have no question, based on the assertion not contradicted in any way, this statement was released yesterday. It has not been contradicted. I can understand why the Speaker may be reluctant to talk with my friend from Alaska because of the strong views. I suspect the nuclear power industry has also been unable to get a response.
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William Bryan
Florida

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Discussing the likelihood of a presidential veto on a specific bill.

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