The problem of cat versus bird is as old as time. If we attempt to resolve it by legislation who knows but what we may be called upon to take sides as well in the age old problems of dog versus cat, bird versus bird, or even bird versus worm. In my opinion, the State of Illinois and its local governing bodies already have enough to do without trying to control feline delinquency.For these reasons, and not because I love birds the less or cats the more, I veto and withhold my approval from Senate Bill No. 93.
— Adlai Stevenson, 1949.
... and the worms sighed in unison their disappointment!