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Angie Craig: I strongly disagree. I offer that his reckless veto of these projects is an indication of his disregard for important…

On the recordFebruary 25, 1998
I strongly disagree. I offer that his reckless veto of these projects is an indication of his disregard for important defense matters and sloppy work by his staff. Let me begin by setting the record straight. The President claimed that the projects he vetoed were not in the future years defense plan (FYDP). Wrong, Mr. President. 33 of the 38 projects were in the FYDP.
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Angie Craig
Democratic · Minnesota

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Addressing the Senate regarding the veto override of military construction projects.

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