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On the recordNovember 18, 2015
I have no rational explanation for the President's threatened veto. It is simply astounding to me that a President of the United States would want to veto a bill that tries to protect the security of Americans.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith criticizes the President's veto threat on a bill aimed at enhancing American security.

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