1.   Because of this, the United States effectively wields a veto over major IMF programs and policies.

2.   A little more than a year later, Clinton wielded his veto in an ideological clash with Republicans over the federal budget that led to two government shutdowns.

3.   All three wield vetoes in the council, as do Russia and China.

4.   But the opposition Social Democrats wield a veto on many aspects of legislation from the upper house.

5.   But the recommendation for admission must come from the Security Council, where China wields a veto as one of five permanent members.

6.   For the first time since Republicans won control of Congress, President Clinton Thursday found himself facing tough choices about whether to wield his veto.

7.   He also said NATO should not be allowed to use force without the approval of the United Nations Security Council, where Russia wields a veto.

8.   Johnson says he will carry on wielding his veto.

9.   President Clinton threatens to wield the veto, an act of prevention disguised as a bold solution.

10.   The danger is that the GOP will overreach as an election-year ploy and a weak president will be too scared to wield a veto.