Bush, Democrats Sound Off on the Veto
The president says the Democrats are trying to substitute political opinions for military judgment (he should talk). House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president wants a blank check for the war and he's not going to get one (at least for now). On Wednesday they meet to debate the issue in person. Here's a preview.The president says the Democrats are trying to substitute political opinions for military judgment (he should talk). House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president wants a blank check for the war and he’s not going to get one (at least for now). On Wednesday they meet to debate the issue in person. Here’s a preview.
On the Veto…
President Bush:Democrats:(clips via PoliticsTV)
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