George H.W. Bush: “Well, where we are is that I don't know what they're going to send me. And therefore, I can't commit to sign or veto…”

“Well, where we are is that I don't know what they're going to send me. And therefore, I can't commit to sign or veto until I know exactly what's in it. But in terms of the project itself, we have been and will continue to be supportive. One of the great problems in this job--and that's why I strongly favor the line-item veto--is that you are sent under the name of, say, sound water practice or sound environmental practice a piece of legislation where then you always have to balance out does the good outweigh the bad. But in terms of this project, we are supportive. I believe your Senators have been working diligently for it. I hope it comes in a way that I can strongly endorse that action.”