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Jason Altmire: “If you are the President of the United States and you want to veto this bill, at least be factually accurate and honest…”

On the recordOctober 17, 2007
If you are the President of the United States and you want to veto this bill, at least be factually accurate and honest about why you are vetoing the bill.
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Jason Altmire
Pennsylvania

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Discussing the importance of honesty in presidential vetoes.

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