“Gov. Romney said he would veto the Dream Act. Gov. Romney essentially said the 11 million people ought to just go home, they ought to self-deport. President Romney, if he is elected, is not going to fix our immigration system.” PeopleIfsSaidSelfHomeDreamPresidentMillionsOughtImmigrationRomneyVetoDream Act Author:David Plouffe
“The veto is a President's Constitutional right, given to him by the drafters of the Constitution because they wanted it as a checkagainst irresponsible Congressional action. The veto forces Congress to take another look at legislation that has been passed. I think this is a responsible tool for a president of the United States, and I have sought to use it responsibly.” ThinkingLooksHas BeensStatesUseActionWantedGivenForcePresidentUnitedUnited StatesToolsConstitutionResponsibleCongressLegislationIrresponsibleVeto Book:The Presidential campaign, 1976 Source: The Presidential campaign, 1976
“In a new campaign ad, Jeb Bush referenced 'The Godfather' and said his nickname used to be 'Veto Corleone' because he vetoed so many bills in Florida. When you're the third person in your family to run for president, maybe you shouldn't bring up a movie trilogy where the third one was clearly the worst.” PersonsSaidRunningUsedPresidentWorstThirdsBillsCampaignsUsed To BeOur FamilyAdsFloridaNicknamesVetoTrilogiesThird PersonCorleoneCampaign Ads Author:Jimmy Fallon