it is my opinion that the White House believes, as I do, that the well-intended language of the gentleman from California does not change the bill at all in terms of its practical application to the entire flood control system as we know it in this country and, therefore, it is my opinion, I have not talked to the White House about this, but it is my opinion that the veto threat remains.
Discussing the implications of a bill related to flood control and a potential veto threat.
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