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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
Sadly, the President has threatened a veto. The Senate has not taken up the legislation.
Said by
Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Wilson expresses concern over presidential veto and Senate inaction on sequestration legislation.

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