Reaction Of Senator Patrick Leahy
To The President’s Veto Of The Farm Bill

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 

 

“The President’s veto should not stand, and it will not stand.

“If President Bush is allowed to have his way, this veto would be a setback for farmers, for hard-pressed Americans trying to keep food on the table, for our promising organic farming sector, and for efforts to clean up Lake Champlain.

 

“The economy is sliding and more families are at the edge.  This bill is a big boost for anti-hunger efforts like Food Stamps that will help families who are struggling the most.  It will help keep public food shelves stocked in Vermont and other states.

 

“We have a strong, bipartisan majority behind us, and my sense is that Congress will override this veto and the Farm Bill will become law before the week is out.”   

 

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