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Andrea Joy Campbell: Indeed. I am given great hope by the gentleman from Florida's suggestion that sooner or later if the President keeps…

On the recordJanuary 3, 1996
Indeed. I am given great hope by the gentleman from Florida's suggestion that sooner or later if the President keeps vetoing things, we will have two-thirds in this body. God speed the day.
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Andrea Joy Campbell
Massachusetts

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Discussing the potential for overriding presidential vetoes.

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