Saying no.When it comes to vetoing bills approved by Congress, some Presidents like wielding wield tr.v. wield·ed, wield·ing, wields 1. To handle (a weapon or tool, for example) with skill and ease. 2. To exercise (authority or influence, for example) effectively. See Synonyms at handle. a veto veto [Lat.,=I forbid], power of one functionary (e.g., the president) of a government, or of one member of a group or coalition, to block the operation of laws or agreements passed or entered into by the other functionaries or members. In the U.S. pen more than others. President Bush, for example, has not vetoed a single bill since taking office in 2001. Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt, town, United States Roosevelt, uninc. residential town (1990 pop. 15,030), Nassau co., SE N.Y., on Long Island. A large retail business exists in Roosevelt, and the town has become the county's busiest economic area. , by contrast, vetoed 635 bills during 12 years in office. |
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